artist

> artist and artiste
artist and artiste are liable to be confused. Artist refers to "a person who paints or draws," as in "Renoir was a great artist". The word may also refer to "a person who is skilled in something", as in "The mechanic is a real artist with an engine". Artiste refers to "an entertainer, such as a singer or a dancer", as in "a list of the artistes in the musical performances". The word is becoming a little old-fashioned.