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aesthetic

/iːs.ˈθe.tɪk/adjective

Relating to beauty or to the way something looks and pleases the senses.

Example sentences

  • “The building was designed with aesthetic appeal in mind.”
  • “Painting the fence added aesthetic value to the garden.”

Also a noun now: "a minimalist aesthetic" means an overall look or style. This noun use has spread widely through social media.

Synonyms for aesthetic

  • artistic
  • visual

Often confused with aesthetic

aesthetic vs ascetic
aesthetic vs anesthetic

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