aesthetician
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
- Synonyms:
- facialist
noun
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a student of aesthetics
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another name for beauty therapist
Etymology
Origin of aesthetician
First recorded in 1825–30 aesthetician for def. 1 and in 1965–70 aesthetician for def. 2; aesthetic + -ian; -ician
Explanation
If you need a makeover, you might talk to an aesthetician, someone whose job it is to help people look their best. Someone who appreciates and understands the nature of beauty is called an aesthetician. Use this word to describe serious people who know exactly what makes the perfectly arched eyebrow — and have the skill to achieve it. Aestheticians usually have special training that enables them to work in places like spas and salons, perhaps giving facials or other treatments.
Vocabulary lists containing aesthetician
Example Sentences
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She wanted to do something about it and started aesthetician school in December 2019.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025
In August 2023, Jenifer Aniston shared that an aesthetician got her into salmon sperm facials, too.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2024
Slusher-Miethe, an aesthetician, took scuba classes leading up to their underwater wedding, which took place in December 2019.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023
Judith Raanan was born in Israel, worked in the US as an aesthetician and life coach, and often used her Hebrew name, Yehudit, reported the Chicago Tribune.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2023
It is hard to say where the task of the aesthetician ends, and that of the critic begins; and for the present, at least, they must often be commingled.
From The Psychology of Beauty by Howes, Ethel Dench Puffer
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