AESTHETICISM

Etymology

Noun

aestheticism (countable and uncountable, plural aestheticisms)

A doctrine which holds aesthetics or beauty as the highest ideal or most basic standard.

Anagrams

• thematicises

Source: Wiktionary


Æs*thet"i*cism, n.

Definition: The doctrine of æsthetics; æsthetic principles; devotion to the beautiful in nature and art. Lowell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET



Word of the Day

17 November 2024

MONASTICISM

(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

coffee icon