aesthetician
Sometimes esthetician . a person who is versed in aesthetics, the branch of philosophy dealing with such notions as the beautiful, the ugly, the sublime, the comic, etc., as applicable to the fine arts, with a view to establishing the meaning and validity of critical judgments concerning works of art, and the principles underlying or justifying such judgments.
Usually esthetician . a person trained to administer facials, advise customers on makeup and the care of skin and hair, etc.: That new aesthetician gave me a great facial;I swear I look 10 years younger.: Compare beautician (def. 1).
Origin of aesthetician
1Other words for aesthetician
2 | facialist, skin care specialist |
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How to use aesthetician in a sentence
Croce is as much mistaken as the old aestheticians when he assumes one must study the science of aesthetics to appreciate poetry.
The Literature of Ecstasy | Albert MordellThe idea of beauty has never been disassociated save by aestheticians.
Decadence and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas | Remy de GourmontThe Aestheticians are not here indeed altogether in harmony.
Impressions And Comments | Havelock EllisThere are other aestheticians who define art in much the same way.
The Head Voice and Other Problems | D. A. ClippingerIt will be interesting to hear what he and the later aestheticians have to say about art.
The Head Voice and Other Problems | D. A. Clippinger
British Dictionary definitions for aesthetician
sometimes US esthetician
/ (ˌiːsθɪˈtɪʃən, ˌɛs-) /
a student of aesthetics
another name for beauty therapist
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