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AESTHETIC
aesthetic, esthetic, aesthetical, esthetical
(adjective) concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; “the aesthetic faculties”; “an aesthetic person”; “aesthetic feeling”; “the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success”
aesthetic, esthetic, artistic
(adjective) aesthetically pleasing; “an artistic flower arrangement”
aesthetic, esthetic
(adjective) relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics; “aesthetic values”
aesthetic, esthetic
(noun) (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful; “he despised the esthetic of minimalism”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
aesthetic (comparative more aesthetic, superlative most aesthetic)
Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.
(nonstandard) Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty and/or art.
Synonyms: aesthetical, esthetic, tasteful
Antonyms: inaesthetic, unaesthetic
Noun
aesthetic (plural aesthetics)
The study of art or beauty.
That which appeals to the senses.
The artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their vibe.
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Source: Wiktionary
Æs*thet"ic (, Æs*thet"ic*al (, a.
Definition: Of or Pertaining to æsthetics; versed in æsthetics; as, æsthetic studies, emotions, ideas, persons, etc.
– Æs*thet"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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