Art'ful, a.
a. [See ART.] 1. Made, performed with, or characterized by, art or skill. “Artful strains.” “Artful terms.” Milton.
- Using or exhibiting art or skill. “Too artful a writer.” Dryden.
- Cunning; practicing art or stratagem; crafty; as, an artful boy. [This is the most usual sense.]
Artful in speech, in action, and in mind. Pope.
Synonyms— Cunning; skillful; adroit; dextrous; crafty; deceitful. See CUNNING.