Aesthetic meaning

What does “aesthetic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“aesthetic” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful.

aesthetic

noun

  1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful

    “he despised the esthetic of minimalism”

    Synonymsesthetic

adjective

  1. relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

    “aesthetic values”

    Synonymsesthetic
  2. concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

    “the aesthetic faculties”

    “an aesthetic person”

    Oppositesinaesthetic
  3. aesthetically pleasing

    “an artistic flower arrangement”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University