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artsy-craftsy

/ˈɑːt.si ˈkræft.si/

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adjective

/ˈɑːt.si ˈkræft.si/C2formalbritishartobsolete
  • ruУстаревший, слегка уничижительный термин, описывающий что-то чрезмерно или претенциозно художественное, особенно в декоративном или рукодельном стиле.

An old-fashioned, slightly derogatory term describing something that is overly or pretentiously artistic, especially in a decorative or handmade way.

  1. Pretentiously artisticC1informalart

    Having an affected or exaggerated artistic style, often considered overly decorative or charming in a cloying way.

    ruПсевдохудожественный

    • The cafe had an artsy-craftsy vibe with too many handmade doilies and mismatched teacups.
    • Her apartment was decorated in an artsy-craftsy style that felt more forced than genuine.
    • He dismissed the painting as too artsy-craftsy for his taste.

    Synonymsaffectedartykitschyostentatiouspreciouspretentious

    Antonymsaustereplainsimpleunadornedunpretentious

Forms
  • more artsy-craftsy comparative form
  • most artsy-craftsy superlative form