Aesthetic
/iːsˈθɛtɪk, ɛs-/
adjectiveIntermediateVery CommonArts
Meaning
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Definitions
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Beauty relating to nature or art.
/iːsˈθɛtɪk/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
Arts
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
The room has a very pleasing aesthetic.
💡 Simply: Relating to beauty.
How It's Used
Art
"The painting is an example of abstract aesthetic."
Fashion
"Her aesthetic is minimalistic and clean."
From Greek aisthetikos 'perceptive', from aisthanesthai 'to perceive'.
First used in English in the early 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of aesthetics as studying the nature of beauty.
Practice
Base: aesthete
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