Definitions for: Aesthetic


[n] a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful; "he despised the esthetic of minimalism"
[adj] concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; "the aesthetic faculties"; "an aesthetic person"; "aesthetic feeling"; "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success"
[adj] aesthetically pleasing; "an artistic flower arrangement"
[adj] relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics; "aesthetic values"



Webster (1913) Definition: [AE]s*thet"ic, AEsthetical [AE]s*thet"ic*al,a.
Of or Pertaining to [ae]sthetics; versed in [ae]sthetics; as,
[ae]sthetic studies, emotions, ideas, persons, etc. --
[AE]s*thet"ic*al*ly, adv.

Synonyms: aesthetical, artistic, beautiful, cosmetic, enhancive, esthetic, esthetic, esthetic, esthetical, in good taste(p), painterly, pleasing, sensuous, tasteful

Antonyms: inaesthetic, unaesthetic

See Also: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

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