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artfully-designed

|art-ful-ly-de-signed|

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/ˈɑrtfəli dɪˈzaɪnd/

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/ˈɑːtfəli dɪˈzaɪnd/

skillfully crafted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'artfully-designed' originates from the combination of 'artful' and 'design,' where 'artful' meant 'full of art or skill' and 'design' meant 'a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of something.'

Historical Evolution

'artful' changed from the Old English word 'artfull' and 'design' from the Latin word 'designare,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'artfully-designed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'artful' meant 'full of art or skill,' and 'design' meant 'a plan or drawing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'created with skill and creativity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created with skill and creativity, often in a clever or cunning way.

The artfully-designed garden was the highlight of the estate.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 21:52