ADJECTIVE | pert | aesthetic, esthetic | relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics |
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all | aesthetic, esthetic, aesthetical, esthetical | concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste | |
all | aesthetic, esthetic, artistic | aesthetically pleasing | |
NOUN | cognition | aesthetic, esthetic | (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful |
Sounds | ehstheh'tihk | |
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Rhymes | academic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk... |
Meaning | relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics. | |
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Example | "aesthetic values" | |
Synonym | esthetic | |
Spanish | estética, estético | |
Catalan | estètic | |
Nouns | aesthetic | (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful |
aesthetics | (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art) |
Meaning | Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste. | |
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Examples |
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Synonyms | esthetic, aesthetical, esthetical | |
Narrower | artistic | satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities |
cosmetic, enhancive | Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body | |
painterly | Having qualities unique to the art of painting | |
sensuous | Taking delight in beauty | |
See also | pleasant | affording pleasure |
Opposite | inaesthetic, unaesthetic | violating aesthetic / aesthetic canons or requirements |
Spanish | estético | |
Catalan | estètic | |
Nouns | aesthetic | (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful |
Meaning | aesthetically pleasing. | |
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Synonyms | esthetic, artistic | |
Broader | tasteful | Free from what is tawdry or unbecoming |
Spanish | artístico, estético | |
Catalan | artístic, estètic | |
Adverbs | aesthetically | in a tasteful way |
Meaning | (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful. | |
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Synonym | esthetic | |
Category | philosophy | The rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics |
Broader | philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory | A doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy |
Spanish | estética, estético | |
Catalan | estètica, estètic | |
Adjectives | aesthetic | concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste |
aesthetic | relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics |
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