aesthetic
/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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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