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Meaning of word artful from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
artful adjective
Meaning : Not straightforward or candid. Giving a false appearance of frankness.
Example :
An ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time.
A disingenuous excuse.
Synonyms : disingenuous
Meaning : Marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft.
Example :
The artful dodger.
An artful choice of metaphors.
