noun
- plural of artsiness; the quality or state of being artsy; affectation of artistic interests or pretense to artistic sophistication.
Usage: informal; often used critically or humorously
Examples
- The gallery's artsinesses were evident in every overpriced installation.
- She rolled her eyes at the artsinesses of the independent film festival.
- His apartment was full of artsinesses—mismatched vintage furniture and obscure band posters.
- The café's artsinesses included hand-written menus and a single-origin coffee bar.
- Critics dismissed the exhibition as mere artsinesses without substance.