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artfully-presented

|art-ful-ly-pre-sent-ed|

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/ˈɑrtfəli prɪˈzɛntɪd/

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/ˈɑːtfəli prɪˈzɛntɪd/

skillfully displayed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'artfully-presented' originates from the combination of 'artful' and 'presented'. 'Artful' comes from the word 'art', which originates from Latin 'ars', meaning 'skill' or 'craft'. 'Presented' is derived from Latin 'praesentare', meaning 'to place before'.

Historical Evolution

'artfully-presented' combines the adjective 'artful' with the past participle 'presented', forming a modern English compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'artful' meant 'full of art or skill', and 'presented' meant 'placed before'. Together, they evolved to mean 'skillfully displayed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

skillfully or cleverly arranged or displayed, often with an intention to impress or deceive.

The artfully-presented dish was a feast for the eyes.

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Last updated: 2025/06/05 22:16