Word
aesthetic
Meanings
Relating to beauty, art, or visual style.
A set of visual principles or a distinctive style that makes something look a certain way.
Definition
Aesthetic refers to beauty or artistic style, or to a set of ideas about what looks and feels beautiful.
Aesthetic describes the look, style, and overall sense of beauty in something such as art, design, or a space. It can also refer to a person’s or a group’s principles about what is visually pleasing. In everyday use, it often points to the “vibe” created by colors, shapes, and details working together.
Examples
- The designer balanced warmth and simplicity to create an aesthetic that felt calm rather than sterile.
- I love the café’s aesthetic, especially the soft lighting and natural wood surfaces.
- She refined her portfolio until the aesthetic was consistent across every project.
- They chose a more playful aesthetic for the campaign to match their younger audience.
Common mistake
Learners often misspell it as "asthetic" or "aestethic" instead of "aesthetic."
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