Artist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈär-tist/ art·ist

Meaning & Definition of Artist

Artist (noun)

  1. a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination
  2. a person skilled in any of the arts
  3. a skilled performer; especially, a musical or theatrical entertainer, artiste

Artist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

    "a pitcher who is a strikeout artist"

    similar: ace, adept, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab (chiefly British), dab hand (chiefly British), expert, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven, meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard
    related: pro, professional, consultant, hired gun, specialist, addict, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan, craftsman, journeyman, all-rounder (British), jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man, mistress
    opposite: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert
    near: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice, dabbler, dilettante, layman, nonprofessional

Related Entry: Trapeze artist (noun)

Trapeze artist is a different word from Artist. The synonyms below are for trapeze artist, not for artist.

  1. as in trapezist, ropedancer

    similar: aerialist, ropedancer, ropewalker, trampoliner, trampolinist, trapezist, contortionist, equilibrist, exerciser, tumbler, acrobat, gymnast, turner

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Artist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Artist:

Chiefly British: dab, dab hand
ace, adept, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, expert, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven, meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Artist

Words with the opposite meaning of Artist:

amateur, inexpert, nonexpert

Related Words for Artist

pro, professional, consultant, hired gun, specialist, addict, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan, craftsman, journeyman, all-rounder, jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man, mistress

Near Antonyms of Artist

apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice, dabbler, dilettante, layman, nonprofessional

Word Forms of Artist

Inflections: artists

Origin & Etymology of Artist

borrowed from Middle French artiste "person practicing a craft, student of the liberal arts," borrowed from Medieval Latin artista "artificer, student of the liberal arts," from Latin art-, ars "acquired skill, art:1" + -ista -ist:1

First known use: 1563

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Artist

Words & Phrases Containing Artist

escape artist, con artist, recording artist

Frequently Asked Questions about Artist

What does "Artist" mean?

"Artist" means a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination. As a noun, it is defined as: a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination.

What is another word for "Artist"?

Other words for "Artist" include ace, adept, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab and dab hand. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Artist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Artist"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Artist". Common alternatives include ace, adept, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab, dab hand, expert and fiend.

What is the opposite of "Artist"?

Antonyms of "Artist" include amateur, inexpert and nonexpert. Near antonyms include apprentice, beginner, neophyte and novice.

How do you use "Artist" in a sentence?

Examples of "Artist" in a sentence: "a pitcher who is a strikeout artist".

Is "Artist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Artist" is a noun.

Is "Artist" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Artist" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Artist"?

"Artist" is pronounced /ˈär-tist/ and divided into syllables as art·ist.