aesthetic

US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

UK /i:sˈθetɪk/

B2

adjective

  • Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
  • Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
  • Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.

noun

  • a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
  • A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
  • A particular taste or approach to the qualities perceived in objects or experiences.