Arty
(adjective)
- Affecting or characteristic of art or artists; artful; artistic.
- Intended to impress by being clever, original, or unconventional.
Origin:
From the word "art" meaning a skill or profession.
Examples:
- The party had an arty crowd, with many artists and intellectuals in attendance.
- The arty film was slow and introspective, with beautiful cinematography but a convoluted plot.
- The arty cafe had a bohemian vibe and served artisanal coffee.
- He had an arty look, with a beret and a paint-splattered smock.
- The arty design of the website was praised by critics but criticized by users for being hard to navigate.