Phrase guide

fine artist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An artist who creates only aesthetic art; an artist who persists in fine arts as opposed to industrial or functional arts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fine, artist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Goodness, what a fine artist he turned out to be!

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History

Etymology

From fine arts + -ist.