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Meaning of aesthetic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

aesthetic

Pronunciation:/iːs.ˈθe.tɪk//ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. The study of art or beauty.

  2. That which appeals to the senses.

  3. The artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their vibe.

    Example: Her most recent works have this quirky, half-serious 90's teen culture-inspired aesthetic.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.

  2. Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty and/or art.

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

    Synonyms:aestheticalesthetictasteful
    Antonyms:inaestheticunaesthetic