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AESTHETIC
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
Example:
he despised the esthetic of minimalism
Synonyms:
aesthetic; esthetic
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("aesthetic" is a kind of...):
philosophical doctrine; philosophical theory (a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy)
Domain category:
philosophy (the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics)
Derivation:
aesthetic (concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste)
aesthetic (relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
Example:
the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success
Synonyms:
aesthetic; aesthetical; esthetic; esthetical
Classified under:
Similar:
artistic (satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities)
cosmetic; enhancive (serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body)
painterly (having qualities unique to the art of painting)
sensuous (taking delight in beauty)
Antonym:
inaesthetic (violating aesthetic canons or requirements; deficient in tastefulness or beauty)
Derivation:
aesthetic ((philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Aesthetically pleasing
Example:
an artistic flower arrangement
Synonyms:
aesthetic; artistic; esthetic
Classified under:
Similar:
tasteful (having or showing or conforming to good taste)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
Example:
aesthetic values
Synonyms:
aesthetic; esthetic
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
aesthetics ((art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art))
Derivation:
aesthetic ((philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful)
