esthetic
pronunciation
How to pronounce esthetic in British English:
UK [iːsˈθɛtɪk]
How to pronounce esthetic in American English:
US [ɛˈsθɛtɪk]
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- Noun:
- (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
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- Adjective:
- concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
- relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
- aesthetically pleasing
Word Origin
- esthetic (adj.)
- alternative form of aesthetic (see aesthetic). Also see æ. Related: esthetical; esthetically; esthetician; esthetics.
Example
- 1. We have esthetic complaints , too .
- 2. In tao yuanming poetry esthetic consciousness research .
- 3. Satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards .
- 4. From esthetic viewpoint to discuss the historic continuity and inconstancy of music .
- 5. Ideology and the esthetic : pondering upon terry eagleton 's literary theory .