1. Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
   "the esthetic faculties";
   - aesthetic, aesthetical, esthetical [US]
    
2. Relating to or dealing with beauty
   "esthetic values";
   - aesthetic
    
3. Aesthetically pleasing
   "an esthetic flower arrangement";
   - aesthetic, artistic

1. A sense of what is beautiful or artistically pleasing
   "Her esthetic was shaped by growing up in a family of artists";
   - aesthetic
    
2. A particular style or look, especially one admired for its attractiveness
   "The cafe had a cozy, vintage esthetic";
   - aesthetic
    
3. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
   "he despised the esthetic of minimalism";
   - aesthetic

Derived forms: esthetics

See also: artistic, cosmetic, enhancive, painterly, sensuous, tasteful, tasty [US, informal]

Type of: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

Encyclopedia: Esthetic