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1
in a way that displays creative talent, aesthetic taste, or design precision
- The flowers were artfully woven into a crown.
- He artfully composed the photograph with natural light.
- The room was artfully decorated in soft earth tones.
- She artfully plated the dessert with edible flowers.
- The fabric was artfully embroidered with golden thread.
2
in a clever or skillful manner that often involves subtle trickery or cunning
- He artfully dodged the question without seeming evasive.
- The documents were artfully altered to avoid suspicion.
- She artfully shifted the blame onto someone else.
- The thief artfully picked the lock without a sound.
- They artfully disguised the truth behind vague language.
3
in a disingenuous manner
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