ESTHETICAL Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

es-ˈthe-tik

variants also esthetic or aesthetical or esthetical

Definition of aesthetic

as in beautiful

very pleasing to look at an aesthetic arrangement of the floral decorations

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Recent Examples of aesthetic

Adjective

Picturesque Caribbean-blue water — dyed that way with food-grade pigment as an aesthetic choice and an algae growth inhibitor — spans a quarter-mile of Valensin’s property. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Their rustic appearance and unique layout add an aesthetic element to any room while also giving every keepsake its own dedicated spot. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Noun

Now, in the new sequel, the pair return to the same rambling Victorian house whose witchy aesthetic has taken on a cult following of its own. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 Gray’s look resembles that of the trending aesthetic of that time — styled to spotlight its organic texture. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aesthetic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aesthetic

Adjective

And this must have been one of the most stunningly beautiful places in all of the world.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
While vinyl siding can be beautiful, rust streaks and mold growth can ruin its appearance, making your entire home look drab and neglected.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Noun

These diverse cultural influences are evident in the old city’s Italian-style 18th-century architecture, another major draw for visitors.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
In a Towie-style home, her former close friend Cee, who is married to Marcus’s brother Mario (Agamemnon), hosts a tense event to mark her return – blood-spattered and still in shock.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of style

Adjective

The 10-year Treasury yield at nearly two-decade highs above 5% starts to look like a pretty attractive risk-free return.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of attractive

Noun

The approach allows facilities to generate electricity from an existing byproduct rather than adding another fuel source.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The approach will compare cases among people who were vaccinated versus people who were not.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approach

Adjective

Why would anyone want to destroy lovely old houses, the same houses that made Kensington so desirable, and replace them with buildings that resembled a pile of washing machines 30 floors high?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Their climactic scenes near the end, once all the obstacles have been removed, are lovely — and not just because Austen’s prose in their outcome is so indestructible.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lovely

Noun

His mid-20th century style reflects both the European zeitgeist and his own exuberantly analytic big-picture sensibility.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Under creative director Stuart Vevers, the collection continued to capitalize on Coach’s approach to Gen Z sensibility, while also offering a distinctly punk take on American style.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensibility

Adjective

Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
McDavid’s isolated stats show his line surrendered more goals but still delivered a handsome 54 percent share.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Noun

The study has important limitations Rare earth elements are increasingly important to industries ranging from electronics and renewable energy to advanced defense systems.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
The delay again has created a potential cash crunch for districts during the wait for their cut — often a main revenue source for local governments — and added to the pile of complaints about the county’s decade-long property tax system upgrade.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

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