Aesthetic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛsˈθɛ.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aesthetic is an adjective meaning Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.
Meaning
Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.
More Meanings
- (rarely proscribed) Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty or art.
- (usually in the plural) The study of art or beauty.
- (often in the plural) That which appeals to the senses.
- The set of artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their aura or “vibe”.
Example Sentences
I really like the goth aesthetic you've got going there.
The design of the lobby cannot be considered particularly aesthetic.
It works well enough, but the shabby exterior offends his aesthetic sensibilities.
Her most recent works have this quirky, nonchalant aesthetic inspired by ’90s teen culture.
Word Forms
- aesthetics
Synonyms for aesthetic
Depending on context, synonyms include aesthetical, tasteful, beautiful, sensuous, pleasing, artistic.
Antonyms for aesthetic
Common opposites include inaesthetic, unaesthetic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include esthetical, aesthetical, artistic, painterly, tasteful, beautiful.
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