artful

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. sıfat Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.

   “The nights ſtrange proſpects, made to feede the eyes; / With Artfull fyres, mounted in the skies: / Graced with horred claps of ſulphury thunders; / May make your mind, Iehouahs greater wonders.”

2. sıfat Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.

   “Some of this Artfull coulour now I want, / VVhich from the Muſes I deſire to borrow, / In Melancholly Priam to diſpaint / The perfect Image and true face of Sorrow, […]”

3. sıfat Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.

   “VVhat ſtrength of arm, or Art-full ſtratagem, / From Nile’s fell Rover could deliver them, / VVho runs, and rovves, vvarring by Land and VVater / 'Gainſt Men and Fiſhes, ſubiect to his ſlaughter?”

4. sıfat Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.

   “"Now, this is a very artful dog," said Mr. Boffin, with a deep look. "This is a longer-headed schemer than I thought him.["]”

5. sıfat Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.