Aesthetics vs. Aesthetic

Aesthetics vs. Aesthetic — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Aesthetics and Aesthetic

Aestheticsnoun

The study or philosophy of beauty.

Aestheticadjective

Concerned with beauty, artistic impact, or appearance.

Aestheticsnoun

(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art);

traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value

Aestheticadjective

(nonstandard) Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty and/or art.

It works well enough, but the shabby exterior offends his aesthetic sensibilities.

Aestheticnoun

The study of art or beauty.

Aestheticnoun

That which appeals to the senses.

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Aestheticnoun

The artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their vibe

Her most recent works have this quirky, half-serious 90's teen culture-inspired aesthetic.

Aestheticnoun

(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful;

he despised the esthetic of minimalism

Aestheticadjective

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics;

aesthetic values

Aestheticadjective

concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste;

the aesthetic facultiesan aesthetic personaesthetic feelingthe illustrations made the book an aesthetic success

Aestheticadjective

aesthetically pleasing;

an artistic flower arrangement