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Aesthetic

/iːs.ˈθe.tɪk/

The study of art or beauty.

📖 Definitions of "Aesthetic"

noun
  1. 1

    The study of art or beauty.

  2. 2

    That which appeals to the senses.

  3. 3

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

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

adjective
  1. 1

    Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.

  2. 2

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

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Aesthetic"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
beautifulnounPossessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
sensuousAppealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
pleasingnounAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
artisticRelating to or characteristic of art or artists.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
esthetic(US) Alternative spelling of aesthetic. [Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.]
estheticalOf or pertaining to beauty.
cosmeticnounAny substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner.
aestheticalOf or pertaining to beauty.
painterly(of a painting) Having clear brush-strokes.
enhanciveTending to enhance something.

↔️ Antonyms of "Aesthetic"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
inaestheticNot aesthetic:
unaestheticNot aesthetic.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Aesthetic"

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WordDefinition
estheticalnounOf or pertaining to beauty.
aestheticalOf or pertaining to beauty.
artisticRelating to or characteristic of art or artists.
painterly(of a painting) Having clear brush-strokes.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
beautifulPossessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
enhanciveTending to enhance something.
pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
sensuousAppealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
estheticnoun(US) Alternative spelling of aesthetic. [Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.]
cosmeticImparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
in good taste
visualRelated to or affecting the vision.
artnoun(uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
artsnounThe humanities.
appearancenounThe way something looks; personal presence
beautynoun(uncountable) The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
ethical(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
attractivenessnoun(uncountable) The state of being attractive or engaging.
attractivePleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.

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