adj. & n. (US esthetic)
adj. 1 concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2 having such appreciation; sensitive to beauty. 3 in accordance with the principles of good taste.
n. 1 (in pl.) the philosophy of the beautiful, esp. in art. 2 a set of principles of good taste and the appreciation of beauty. aesthetically adv. aestheticism n.
[ Gk aisthetikos f. aisthanomai perceive ]