artful
intermediateB2/ˈɑːrtfəl/ · art-ful
Clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially by the use of deceit; also, artistic.
Meanings
Clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially by the use of deceit; also, artistic.
ہنر مند یا چالاک خصوصاً دھوکہ دہی کے ذریعے کسی مقصد کے حصول میں، یا فنکارانہ طور پر۔
فنکاری
fankari
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- artful dodger
- artful presentation
- artful arrangement
Example Sentences
He gave an artful performance that captivated the audience.
انہوں نے ایک فنکاری مظاہرہ دیا جو ناظرین کو مسحور کر گیا۔
unhon ne ek fankari muzhaira diya jo nazreen ko mashhoor kar gaya.
Her artful manipulation of the facts turned the situation in her favor.
حقائق کی فنکاری چالاکی نے صورتحال کو اس کے حق میں بدل دیا۔
haqaiq ki fankari chalaki ne soorat-e-haal ko is ke haq mein badal diya.
The artful design of the building impressed everyone who saw it.
عمارت کا فنکاری ڈیزائن ہر ایک کو متاثر کرنے میں کامیاب رہا جو اسے دیکھتا۔
imarat ka fankari design har aik ko mutasir karne mein kamiyab raha jo ise dekhta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'art' when you hear 'artful' to remember its connection to creativity and skill.
Picture a talented artist skillfully painting a beautiful scene.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق ہے فنکارت کا، اس کی شمعیں جلا دیتے ہیں
ishq hai fankarat ka, is ki shamain jala dete hain
It is the art of love that ignites the candles.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر مند پنچھی کبھی نہیں بھوکا رہتا
hunar mandi panchi kabhi nahi bhooka rehta
A skillful bird never goes hungry.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "artful" — full of art; skillful
First known use: 15th century
The term 'artful' has been in use since the Middle English period, deriving from the word 'art' with the suffix '-ful' indicating fullness or having the quality of.