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

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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.

Anagrams

• cheatiest

Source: Wiktionary

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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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