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Definition of Esthetic
1. Noun. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful. "He despised the esthetic of minimalism"
Exact synonyms: Aesthetic
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Aesthetic, Aesthetic
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Aesthetic, Aesthetic
2. Adjective. Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste. "The illustrations made the book an aesthetic success"
Exact synonyms: Aesthetic, Aesthetical, Esthetical
Similar to: Artistic, Cosmetic, Enhancive, Painterly, Sensuous
Derivative terms: Aesthetic, Aesthetics, Esthetics
Antonyms: Inaesthetic
Similar to: Artistic, Cosmetic, Enhancive, Painterly, Sensuous
Derivative terms: Aesthetic, Aesthetics, Esthetics
Antonyms: Inaesthetic
3. Adjective. Relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics. "Aesthetic values"
4. Adjective. Aesthetically pleasing. "An artistic flower arrangement"
Definition of Esthetic
1. a conception of beauty [n -S]
Medical Definition of Esthetic
1. 1. Pertaining to the sensations. 2. Pertaining to esthetics (i.e., beauty). Origin: G. Aisthesis, sensation (05 Mar 2000)