I. aes ‧ thet ‧ ic 1 BrE AmE , esthetic /iːsˈθetɪk, es- $ es-/ adjective
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Greek ; Origin: aisthetikos , from aisthanesthai 'to experience with the senses' ]
connected with beauty and the study of beauty:
From an esthetic point of view, it’s a nice design.
a work of great aesthetic appeal
—aesthetically /-kli/ adverb :
aesthetically pleasing
II. aesthetic 2 BrE AmE noun formal
1 . aesthetics [uncountable] the study of beauty, especially beauty in art
2 . [countable] a set of principles about beauty or art:
a new aesthetic
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THESAURUS
▪ beauty the quality of being very attractive to look at - used about people, objects, and places:
She was greatly admired for her beauty and intelligence.
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the natural beauty of the landscape.
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The Ancient Greeks created statues of outstanding beauty and dignity.
▪ sb’s good looks someone’s attractive appearance, especially their face and features:
With his dark good looks, Jason could have been a film star.
▪ glamour an exciting quality which makes someone or something seem attractive and connected with wealth and success:
Men loved her for her beauty and her glamour.
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Add a black lace top for a touch of glamour.
▪ aesthetic adjective connected with beauty and the study of beauty:
The aesthetic value of their work is easy to appreciate.
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the declining aesthetic standards of our civiliization
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The aesthetic qualities in a Buddhist sculpture are similar to those in any other work of art.