aesthetic meaning and definition

AESTHETIC noun

Definition of aesthetic (noun)

1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
   • "he despised the esthetic of minimalism"
   • synonyms: esthetic

AESTHETIC adjective

Definition of aesthetic (adjective)

1. relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
   • "aesthetic values"
   • synonyms: esthetic
2. 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"
   • synonyms: aesthetical, esthetic, esthetical
   • antonym: inaesthetic
3. aesthetically pleasing
   • "an artistic flower arrangement"
   • synonyms: artistic, esthetic