noun
1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
e.g. he despised the esthetic of minimalism
Synonym: esthetic
adj
1. concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
e.g. the aesthetic faculties
an aesthetic person
aesthetic feeling
the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success
Synonym: estheticaestheticalesthetical
2. aesthetically pleasing
e.g. an artistic flower arrangement
Synonym: estheticartistic
3. relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
e.g. aesthetic values
Synonym: esthetic