Aesthetic Definition
esthetik
adjective
Relating to the philosophy or theories of aesthetics.
American Heritage
Of or in relation to aesthetics.
Webster's New World
Of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste.
Aesthetic judgment; the aesthetic appeal of the exhibit.
American Heritage
Of beauty.
Webster's New World
Attractive or appealing.
The more aesthetic features of the building.
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noun
A guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; artistic sensibility.
American Heritage
An aesthetic theory or viewpoint.
Webster's New World
An underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior.
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Origin of Aesthetic
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German ästhetisch from New Latin aesthēticus from Greek aisthētikos of sense perception from aisthēta perceptible things from aisthanesthai to perceive au- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From German Ästhetik or French esthétique, both from Ancient Greek αἰσθητικός (aisthētikos, “of sense perception”), from αἰσθάνομαι (aisthanomai, “I feel”).
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