artist

Definition

  • noun: a person who creates art
  • noun: one skilled or versed in learned arts
  • synonyms: artisan, schemer, artiste

Examples

  • I can't draw at all, but both of my children are very talented 'artists'. [=they draw very well]

  • The couple lost their savings to a 'con artist' who told them he was an investment broker.

  • famous 'recording artists' [=singers and musicians who record their music]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, well, well ! Now who's being rude ? What is this stupid thing you're carrying around ? So what are you ? An artist or something ? Well... these are rather good. They're, uh... they're very good, actually. Jack, this is exquisite work. - They didn't like them in old Paris. (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) ..is that l have some. They're fascinating. Like being inside a dream or something. There's truth, but no logic. - What's the artist's name ? - Something Picasso. ''Something Picasso''. He won't amount to a thing. Trust me. - Put the Degas in the bedroom. - At least they were cheap. (..)
    1997 Titanic