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esthetic
has definitions from the fields of philosophy,fine art
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[ adjective ] (fine art) concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
Synonyms Examples "the aesthetic faculties" "an aesthetic person" "aesthetic feeling" "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success" Used in print (Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)This would , naturally , lengthen their courses far beyond the largely esthetic demands of interior_designer 's training . (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Exclusive of esthetic values , such_as high - or low foam level , perfume content , etc. , the requirements for the organic active used in washing textiles are high . |
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[ noun ] (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
Synonyms Examples "he despised the esthetic of minimalism" Used in print (H. A. Gleason, "Review of African language studies...)The result of this attitude has been the domination of many orthography conferences by such considerations as typographic ' esthetics ' , which usually turns_out to be nothing more than certain prejudices carried_over from European languages . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
Synonyms Examples "aesthetic values" Related terms |
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