aesthetic
or es·thet·ic
relating to the philosophy of aesthetics; concerned with notions such as the beautiful and the ugly.
relating to the science of aesthetics; concerned with the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty.
having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty.
relating to, involving, or concerned with pure emotion and sensation as opposed to pure intellectuality.
the philosophical theory or set of principles governing the idea of beauty at a given time and place: the clean lines, bare surfaces, and sense of space that bespeak the machine-age aesthetic;the Cubist aesthetic.
a particular individual’s set of ideas about style and taste, along with its expression: the designer’s aesthetic of accessible, wearable fashion;a great aesthetic on her blog.
one’s set of principles or worldview as expressed through outward appearance, behavior, or actions: the democratic aesthetic of the abolitionists.
Archaic. the study of the nature of sensation.
Origin of aesthetic
1Other words for aesthetic
Other words from aesthetic
- non·aes·thet·ic, adjective
- pseu·do·aes·thet·ic, adjective
Words that may be confused with aesthetic
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How to use aesthetic in a sentence
Its farmhouse-style, brown paper brings a subtle but neutral aesthetic, and the pages also include holes if you prefer to hang it up.
This product comes in eight different colors to fit your own aesthetic, and it makes for a great functional decor item.
As such, it’s worth noting that the beginning of this decade has more of a cyberpunk aesthetic than we’d like.
Solarpunk Is Growing a Gorgeous New World in the Cracks of the Old One | Carin Ism | September 6, 2020 | Singularity HubRenaissance artists coined the term to describe a novel aesthetic defined by extreme contrasts between the bright and dim parts of a painting.
These Images Expose the Dark Side of the Solar System - Issue 89: The Dark Side | Corey S. Powell | August 26, 2020 | NautilusStaying away from Amazon and similar e-commerce platforms meant luxury brands could retain aesthetic control of their online channels.
The high heel has gone through endless aesthetic changes throughout the years.
So, the display—which has the aesthetic sophistication of a middle school science project—will go up for week.
For aesthetic reasons, ski resort operators try to limit the noise and infrastructure associated with producing power.
Umm…to me, pop music is more of a science term than an aesthetic.
The Rise of Jack Antonoff, the Taylor Swift Whisperer | Kevin Fallon | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the softness, the muted quality in turn became an aesthetic.
aesthetic considerations sometimes have great weight, especially in towns.
Thyrsis would cry, whenever these aesthetic impulses manifested themselves.
Love's Pilgrimage | Upton SinclairIt is true that Christianity does not teach aesthetic culture, but it teaches the duties which prevent the eclipse of Art.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordThe denoument especially is unfortunate, and sins against our moral and aesthetic instinct.
The Poems of Emma Lazarus | Emma LazarusIt is probable, I think, that there is a point where the ascetic principle and the aesthetic become one and the same.
The Secret Glory | Arthur Machen
British Dictionary definitions for aesthetic
sometimes US esthetic
/ (iːsˈθɛtɪk, ɪs-) /
connected with aesthetics or its principles
relating to pure beauty rather than to other considerations
artistic or relating to good taste: an aesthetic consideration
a principle of taste or style adopted by a particular person, group, or culture: the Bauhaus aesthetic of functional modernity
Derived forms of aesthetic
- aesthetically or sometimes US esthetically, adverb
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