aesthetic — concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
Pronunciation (IPA): /esˈθetɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's aesthetic sense is so unique that she decorates our house with traffic cones as flower vases.
- The museum's aesthetic design perfectly complements its art collection.
- Instagram influencers spend hours creating the perfect aesthetic for their photos.
aesthetic
ADJECTIVE[/esˈθetɪk/]
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
Appreciating beauty and artistic value
The artist's aesthetic combined soft colors and simple shapes. (ART + STYLE = AESTHETIC → a beautiful and pleasing sense of style)
Aesthetic and poetic — quietly magnetic.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From German 'Ästhetik' (aesthetics), which derives from Greek 'aisthetikos' meaning 'of sense perception,' from 'aisthanesthai' meaning 'to perceive by the senses.' The term was popularized in the 18th century to describe the philosophical study of beauty and taste.
Breakdown
Greek 'aisthet-' (of perception/sensation) + '-ic' (adjective suffix) = aesthetic
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📝Examples
“My mom's aesthetic sense is so unique that she decorates our house with traffic cones as flower vases.”
“The museum's aesthetic design perfectly complements its art collection.”
“Instagram influencers spend hours creating the perfect aesthetic for their photos.”
“His aesthetic philosophy is simple: if it doesn't match his socks, it's not art.”
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