aesthetic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
    esthetic.
    • he despised the esthetic of minimalism
  2. adjective relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
    esthetic.
    • aesthetic values
  3. adjective concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
    esthetic; esthetical; aesthetical.
    • the aesthetic faculties
    • an aesthetic person
    • aesthetic feeling
    • the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success
  4. adjective satellite aesthetically pleasing
    esthetic; artistic.
    • an artistic flower arrangement

WordNet


Æs*thet"ic, Æs*thet"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • AEsthetic
  • AEsthetical
  • Æsthetic
  • Æsthetical
  • Esthetic
  • Esthetical
)
Definitions
  1. Of or Pertaining to æsthetics; versed in æsthetics; as, æsthetic studies, emotions, ideas, persons, etc. -- Æs*thet"ic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913