aes·thet·ic
es-ˈthe-tik
is-,
British usually ēs-
variants
also US esthetic
or aesthetical
or US esthetical
1
a
: of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
aesthetic theories
b
: artistic
a work of aesthetic value
c
: pleasing in appearance : attractive
… easy-to-use keyboards, clear graphics, and other ergonomic and aesthetic features …—Mark Mehler
2
: appreciative of, responsive to, or zealous about the beautiful
also
: responsive to or appreciative of what is pleasurable to the senses
his aesthetic sensibility
3
: done or made to improve a person's appearance or to correct defects in a person's appearance
aesthetic plastic surgery
aes·thet·ic
es-ˈthe-tik
is-,
British usually ēs-
variants
or less commonly esthetic
1
aesthetics also esthetics
es-ˈthe-tiks
is-,
British usually ēs-
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty
2
: a particular theory or conception of beauty or art : a particular taste for or approach to what is pleasing to the senses and especially sight
modernist aesthetics
staging new ballets which reflected the aesthetic of the new nation—Mary Clarke & Clement Crisp
3
aesthetics also esthetics plural
: a pleasing appearance or effect : beauty
appreciated the aesthetics of the gemstones
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