aesthetic

/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
noun
  1. A set of principles or ideas about what is beautiful, especially in art and design.
    • Modernist architecture has a clean, functional aesthetic that rejects decoration.
    • Each culture develops its own aesthetic for what makes a home beautiful.
    • The artist's aesthetic is heavily influenced by Japanese woodblock prints.
  2. A particular style or look that is visually pleasing.
    • The video game's pixel art aesthetic gives it a nostalgic feel.
    • The room has a cozy, rustic aesthetic with exposed beams and a fireplace.
    • She's going for a 1990s grunge aesthetic with flannel shirts and ripped jeans.
adjective
  1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
    • She chose the furniture based on aesthetic appeal rather than comfort.
    • The garden was designed for aesthetic pleasure, not for growing vegetables.
    • The building's aesthetic value is more important to the architect than its practical use.
  2. Having a particular style or visual quality.
    • The new smartphone has a sleek, futuristic aesthetic that appeals to young buyers.
    • Her Instagram feed has a very cohesive, vintage aesthetic.
    • The café has a minimalist aesthetic with white walls and simple wooden tables.
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