esthetic
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty: Concerned with the principles and perception of beauty, especially in art.
- Artistically pleasing or tasteful: Characterized by a sense of beauty or good taste.
Noun:
- A set of principles or a theory concerning beauty and artistic taste: A particular philosophy or approach to what is considered beautiful in art or nature.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The design was chosen for its esthetic appeal.
- She has a highly developed esthetic sense.
- Noun:
- The minimalist esthetic values simplicity and clean lines.
- His work reflects a unique personal esthetic.
Advanced Usage
- "esthetic judgment": The act of evaluating something based on its beauty or artistic merit.
- The critic's esthetic judgment was highly respected.
- "esthetic experience": A perception or encounter that is valued primarily for its beauty.
- Walking through the garden provided a profound esthetic experience.
Variants and Related Words
- Aesthetic: The more common spelling variant, identical in meaning.
- Esthetics (noun): The American English spelling for the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (synonymous with ).
- She studied esthetics in college.
- Esthetician (noun): A specialist in the application of treatments to improve the skin's appearance (a specific professional use).
- The esthetician recommended a new skincare routine.
Synonyms
- Artistic: Showing skill or excellence in art.
- Beautiful: Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
- Tasteful: Showing good aesthetic judgment.
Antonyms
- Unaesthetic: Not aesthetically pleasing; lacking beauty.
- Tasteless: Lacking in aesthetic judgment or style.
Related Phrases
- "esthetic distance": The psychological gap between a viewer and a work of art that allows for objective appreciation.
- The film creates a powerful esthetic distance, allowing viewers to reflect.
- "esthetic value": The worth or importance assigned to something based on its beauty.
- The artifact's historical significance outweighed its pure esthetic value.
Adjective
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aesthetically pleasing
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an artistic flower arrangement
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relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
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aesthetic values
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concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
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the aesthetic faculties
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an aesthetic person
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aesthetic feeling
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the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success
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Noun
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(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
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he despised the esthetic of minimalism
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