📖 Definitions of "Aesthetic"
- 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.
"Her most recent works have this quirky, half-serious 90's teen culture-inspired aesthetic."
- 1
Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.
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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.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| beautifulnoun | Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. |
| sensuous | Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification. |
| pleasingnoun | Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification. |
| artistic | Relating to or characteristic of art or artists. |
| tasteful | Having 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.] |
| esthetical | Of or pertaining to beauty. |
| cosmeticnoun | Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner. |
| aesthetical | Of or pertaining to beauty. |
| painterly | (of a painting) Having clear brush-strokes. |
| enhancive | Tending to enhance something. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Aesthetic"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| inaesthetic | Not aesthetic: |
| unaesthetic | Not aesthetic. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Aesthetic"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| estheticalnoun | Of or pertaining to beauty. |
| aesthetical | Of or pertaining to beauty. |
| artistic | Relating to or characteristic of art or artists. |
| painterly | (of a painting) Having clear brush-strokes. |
| tasteful | Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate. |
| beautiful | Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. |
| enhancive | Tending to enhance something. |
| pleasing | Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification. |
| sensuous | Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification. |
| estheticnoun | (US) Alternative spelling of aesthetic. [Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.] |
| cosmetic | Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion. |
| in good taste | — |
| visual | Related 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. |
| artsnoun | The humanities. |
| appearancenoun | The 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. |
| attractive | Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner. |
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