Definition of "aesthetic" in English

adjective

1. Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

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

2. (rarely proscribed) Beautiful or appealing to one's sense of beauty or art.

   • The design of the lobby cannot be considered particularly aesthetic.

noun

1. The study of art or beauty.

2. That which appeals to the senses.

3. The set of artistic motifs defining a collection of things, especially works of art; more broadly, their aura or “vibe”.

   • Her most recent works have this quirky, nonchalant aesthetic inspired by ’90s teen culture.
   • I really like the goth aesthetic you've got going there.