26984 words

aesthetic

9 definitions • 13 examples
1
relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty:

Examples:

The new building has little aesthetic value/appeal.
2
An aesthetic object or a work of art is one that shows great beauty:

Examples:

furniture that is both aesthetic and functional
3
intended to improve someone's appearance:

Examples:

He specializes in aesthetic dentistry.
Aesthetic treatments include everything from skincare products to injectables.
4
a set of principles used in a particular artistic movement (= a group of artists with the same ideas or style):

Examples:

the Surrealist/Modernist aesthetic
5
the particular style of appearance that something or someone has:

Examples:

The room has a "country cottage" aesthetic.
Martha's personal aesthetic is very theatrical.
6
the formal study of art, especially in relation to the idea of beauty:

Examples:

She was made professor of aesthetics in 2015.
He had no interest in art, architecture, or aesthetics.
7
the quality of beauty that something or someone is considered to have:

Examples:

It's better for the aesthetics of the dish if the top doesn't crack, but it makes no difference to the taste.
8
treatments and processes that do not involve surgery (= cutting into the body) and that are intended to improve someone's appearance, especially by making their skin appear younger:

Examples:

The clinic specializes in facial aesthetics such as dermal fillers, microneedling, and chemical peels.
9
relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty, or showing great beauty:

Examples:

Those buildings have little aesthetic appeal.

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