Aesthetics — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /es-ˈthe-tik/ aes·thet·ic

Meaning & Definition of Aesthetics

Aesthetics (noun)

  1. the artistic or beautiful qualities of something, beauty
  2. a particular theory or conception of beauty or art, a particular taste for or approach to what is pleasing to the senses and especially sight
  3. a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty

Aesthetics (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses

    "what the building lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in practicality"

    similar: attractiveness, beauteousness, beautifulness, beauty, comeliness, cuteness, fairness, gorgeousness, handsomeness, looks, loveliness, prettiness, sightliness
    related: allure, appeal, attraction, fascination, glamour, charm, delightfulness, elegance, exquisiteness, gloriousness, radiance, radiancy, resplendence, resplendency, splendidness, splendiferousness, sublimeness, sublimity, superbness, desirability, desirableness, foxiness, lusciousness, nubility, pulchritude, seductiveness, sex appeal, sexiness, shapeliness, flawlessness, perfection, daintiness, delicacy, flamboyance, flashiness, glossiness, showiness, slickness, splashiness
    opposite: grotesqueness, hideousness, homeliness, plainness, ugliness, unattractiveness, unbecomingness, unloveliness, unsightliness
    near: disagreeableness, dreadfulness, foulness, ghastliness, horribleness, loathsomeness, nastiness, offensiveness, repellency, repulsiveness, terribleness, vileness, blemish, flaw, imperfection

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aesthetics

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aesthetics:

attractiveness, beauteousness, beautifulness, beauty, comeliness, cuteness, fairness, gorgeousness, handsomeness, looks, loveliness, prettiness, sightliness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aesthetics

Words with the opposite meaning of Aesthetics:

grotesqueness, hideousness, homeliness, plainness, ugliness, unattractiveness, unbecomingness, unloveliness, unsightliness

Related Words for Aesthetics

allure, appeal, attraction, fascination, glamour, charm, delightfulness, elegance, exquisiteness, gloriousness, radiance, radiancy, resplendence, resplendency, splendidness, splendiferousness, sublimeness, sublimity, superbness, desirability, desirableness, foxiness, lusciousness, nubility, pulchritude, seductiveness, sex appeal, sexiness, shapeliness, flawlessness

Near Antonyms of Aesthetics

disagreeableness, dreadfulness, foulness, ghastliness, horribleness, loathsomeness, nastiness, offensiveness, repellency, repulsiveness, terribleness, vileness, blemish, flaw, imperfection

Origin & Etymology of Aesthetics

borrowed from German Ästhetik, borrowed from New Latin aesthetica, from feminine of aestheticus aesthetic:1 -ics

First known use: 1822

Frequently Asked Questions about Aesthetics

What does "Aesthetics" mean?

"Aesthetics" means the artistic or beautiful qualities of something, beauty. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: the artistic or beautiful qualities of something, beauty.

What is another word for "Aesthetics"?

Other words for "Aesthetics" include attractiveness, beauteousness, beautifulness, beauty, comeliness, cuteness, fairness and gorgeousness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aesthetics" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aesthetics"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aesthetics". Common alternatives include attractiveness, beauteousness, beautifulness, beauty, comeliness, cuteness, fairness, gorgeousness, handsomeness and looks.

What is the opposite of "Aesthetics"?

Antonyms of "Aesthetics" include grotesqueness, hideousness, homeliness, plainness, ugliness, unattractiveness, unbecomingness and unloveliness. Near antonyms include disagreeableness, dreadfulness, foulness and ghastliness.

How do you use "Aesthetics" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aesthetics" in a sentence: "what the building lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in practicality".

Is "Aesthetics" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aesthetics" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Aesthetics"?

"Aesthetics" is pronounced /es-ˈthe-tik/ and divided into syllables as aes·thet·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Aesthetics"?

"Aesthetics" comes from borrowed from German Ästhetik, borrowed from New Latin aesthetica, from feminine of aestheticus aesthetic:1 -ics. First known use: 1822.