Aesthetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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aesthetic
[ iːsˈθɛtɪk ]
artistic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. Giving or designed to give pleasure through beauty; of pleasing appearance.
Synonyms
artistic, beautiful, stylish, tasteful
Examples of usage
- Her room has an aesthetic appeal with its minimalist design and soft color palette.
- The new art gallery showcases the aesthetic talents of local artists.
- I appreciate the aesthetic qualities of this painting.
art
A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The modernist aesthetic was characterized by a rejection of traditional forms.
- Her writing reflects the aesthetic of the Romantic period.
Translations
Translations of the word "aesthetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estético
🇮🇳 सौंदर्यात्मक
🇩🇪 ästhetisch
🇮🇩 estetis
🇺🇦 естетичний
🇵🇱 estetyczny
🇯🇵 美的
🇫🇷 esthétique
🇪🇸 estético
🇹🇷 estetik
🇰🇷 미학적인
🇸🇦 جمالي
🇨🇿 estetický
🇸🇰 estetický
🇨🇳 美学的
🇸🇮 estetski
🇮🇸 fagurfræðilegur
🇰🇿 эстетикалық
🇬🇪 ესთეტიკური
🇦🇿 estetik
🇲🇽 estético
Word origin
The word 'aesthetic' originated from the Greek word 'aisthētikos', meaning 'of sense perception'. It was first used in the 18th century to describe a sense of appreciation for beauty and art. The concept of aesthetics has evolved over time, encompassing not only visual beauty but also the philosophy of art and the nature of perception.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,530 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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