kunstvoll
artful / elaborate
In a way that shows great artistic skill, creativity, and often also complexity or sophistication.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug eine kunstvoll geflochtene Frisur.
She wore an elaborately braided hairstyle.
kunstvoll
artful / elaborate
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Word structure
The adjective 'kunstvoll' (artful/elaborate) consists of the noun 'Kunst' (art) and the ending '-voll' (-ful). So it literally means 'full of art' or 'full of artistic skill.'
EXAMPLE
Der Rahmen des Spiegels ist sehr kunstvoll gestaltet.
The frame of the mirror is designed very elaborately.
Sentence structure
'Kunstvoll' (artful/elaborate) can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb describing a verb or another adjective. As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Sie bewunderte das kunstvolle Muster auf dem Teppich.
She admired the elaborate pattern on the carpet.
Typical collocations
The word often describes things that have been made or decorated with skill. Typical verbs in this context are 'gestalten' (to design), 'verzieren' (to decorate), 'flechten' (to braid), or 'schnitzen' (to carve).
EXAMPLE
Die alte Holztruhe war kunstvoll geschnitzt.
The old wooden chest was elaborately carved.
Compare with
kunstvoll vs künstlerisch
artistic
Both adjectives can describe a sophisticatedly designed work. „Künstlerisch“ emphasizes its connection to art or its creative direction, while „kunstvoll“ particularly highlights the visible skill and refined execution. Use „künstlerisch“ for the artistic character and „kunstvoll“ for the way it is designed.
kunstvoll
Das kunstvolle Wandbild zeigt viele kleine, sorgfältig ausgearbeitete Details.
The artfully crafted mural features many small, carefully worked-out details.
künstlerisch
Das künstlerische Wandbild gibt dem Eingangsbereich einen besonderen Charakter.
The artistic mural gives the entrance area a special character.
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