Definitions for aesthetic
ɛsˈθɛt ɪkaes·thet·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. aesthetic, estheticadjective

   (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful

   "he despised the esthetic of minimalism"

2. aesthetic, estheticadjective

   relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

   "aesthetic values"

3. aesthetic, esthetic, aesthetical, estheticaladjective

   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"

4. aesthetic, esthetic, artisticadjective

   aesthetically pleasing

   "an artistic flower arrangement"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. aestheticnoun

   The study of art or beauty.

2. aestheticnoun

   That which appeals to the senses.

3. aestheticadjective

   Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.

   It works well enough, but the shabby exterior offends his aesthetic sensibilities.

4. Etymology: From Ästhetik or esthétique, both from αἰσθητικός, from αἰσθάνομαι.

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1. aesthetic

   Aesthetic refers to the appreciation or perception of beauty or the visually pleasing qualities of something, including artworks, objects, environments, or experiences. It involves the evaluation of elements such as form, color, composition, harmony, balance, and emotional impact in order to determine their aesthetic value. Additionally, aesthetic can also refer to a particular style or characteristic that is considered visually or artistically appealing.

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1. Aestheticadjective

   alt. of Aesthetical

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1. Aesthetic

   Aesthetic is the debut EP by American emo band From First to Last, released in 2003. It was the band's first release. Original pressings contain the band's original name First To Last, but later pressings changed when the band added the From to the beginning of their name. In 2008, Aesthetic has become available again in the iTunes Store.

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1. Aesthetic

   Aesthetic vs. Ascetic -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Aesthetic and Ascetic.

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'aesthetic' in Adjectives Frequency: #931

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Anagrams for aesthetic »

1. cheatiest

2. chaetites

How to pronounce aesthetic?

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How to say aesthetic in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aesthetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aesthetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of aesthetic in a Sentence

1. Ross Urwin:

   China's design aesthetic is evolving at such an accelerated rate and one of the key motivations is the desire for the expression of individuality, within the lifestyle and design sector, this is being achieved by combining contemporary, mid-century and classic furniture with limited edition pieces to create an eclectic, personalized interior environment.

2. Rob Slater:

   I understand that we need to make space for the growing population coming to our cities but people need to realize we need natural areas in order to survive, whether it's aesthetic or not, natural areas provide ecosystem services that people don't actually see. Often it can feel a little bit like a losing battle. People do appreciate it but I think we need to create awareness and educate people that we need the environment to live.

3. Theo Epstein:

   Guilty as charged, the role of the general manager lends itself to thinking about every single thing you can do to squeeze out one more win for your team… You don’t have time to sit back and think about the aesthetic value of the game or even the entertainment value of the game.

4. Jenn Hoffman:

   The show was very straightforward this year, without some of the glitz, shtick or silly gags usually associated with this night. This was even reflected in the fashion choices with most starlets wearing straightforward gowns with slight edge, but no over the top glamour or red carpet risks, the straightforward understated aesthetic matched the mood.

5. Oscar Nilsson:

   Its a reminder we cannot understand their aesthetic taste, just observe it, we have no reason to believe these people were less interested in their looks, and to express their individuality, than we are today.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=aesthetic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aesthetic
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aesthetic
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=aesthetic
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=aesthetic