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Aesthetic

Verb / eˈsθetɪk / Another word for aesthetic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aesthetic means concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Synonyms & similar words

inaesthetic esthetic aesthetical artistic esthetical artistic beautiful pleasing pretty tasteful stylish elegant refined cultured graceful harmonious decorative ornamental picturesque scenic attractive charming fashionable modern sleek

Synonyms by register

Formal

artistic tasteful elegant beautiful

Informal

pretty cute cool nice-looking

Literary

comely beauteous fair

Antonyms

ugly unattractive grotesque repulsive unsightly hideous

Common collocations

  • aesthetic appeal
  • aesthetic sense
  • aesthetic value
  • aesthetic principles
  • aesthetic judgment
  • aesthetic movement
  • aesthetic qualities

Word family

noun aesthetics
adjective aesthetic

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective, 'aesthetic' refers to beauty or the appreciation of beauty. As a noun, 'aesthetics' refers to the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and art.

Example sentences

  1. I love the aesthetic of this room. It's so calming.
  2. Her aesthetic sense is so refined.
  3. The painting is a perfect example of aesthetic beauty.
  4. The garden has an aesthetic appeal.
  5. The fashion industry is all about aesthetics.

Quotes

  • Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty. - David Hume
  • The appreciation of beauty is not a luxury but a need, just like our hunger for food and water. - Maxime Lagacé
  • The greatest enemy of art is the absence of limitations. - Orson Welles

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