aesthetic
gb/ɛsθˈɛtɪk/ us/ɛsθˈɛtɪk/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 9000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
C1
property
1
related to beauty or art
About beauty, art, or how nice something looks.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an aesthetic [choice/decision/element]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "aesthetic" with "athletic" because they look similar, but "aesthetic" is about beauty and art, not sports. Learners may also be unsure about the spelling difference between "aesthetic" and "esthetic"; both are used, but "aesthetic" is more common in modern international English.
Συνώνυμα
artistic (Focuses more strongly on art and creativity in general, not only on appearance.)
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visual (Focuses on seeing and sight; less about taste or art theory.)
Αντώνυμα
practical (Focuses on use or function rather than beauty or appearance.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
aesthetic sense
|aesthetic element
|aesthetic judgment
|aesthetic principles
|aesthetic criteria
|aesthetic standards
Θέματα
art
|design
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The architect tried to balance aesthetic concerns with safety regulations.
- Color is an important aesthetic element in this painting.
- We hired a consultant to advise on the aesthetic design of the lobby.
- The product fails to meet our aesthetic standards for the new brand.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The room has many aesthetic details, like special lights and art.
- A strong aesthetic sense is important for a fashion designer.
- We talked about the aesthetic choices in the movie.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
visually pleasing or stylish
Looking very nice and stylish, in a way many people enjoy, especially in photos or design.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an aesthetic [room/outfit/feed]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse this informal sense in serious writing, where words like "attractive", "appealing", or "well designed" are more appropriate. Some think it only means "beautiful", but it usually suggests a particular style or mood, especially online.
Συνώνυμα
attractive (More general for anything nice to look at; does not always suggest a style or trend.)
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stylish (Focuses on being fashionable; may not always suggest a soft or artistic look.)
Αντώνυμα
ugly (Directly states that something is unpleasant to look at.)
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tacky (Suggests something looks cheap or in bad taste, the opposite of carefully styled or "aesthetic" visuals.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
aesthetic photos
|aesthetic room
|aesthetic outfit
|aesthetic vibe
|aesthetic Instagram feed
|aesthetic wallpaper
Θέματα
daily life
|fashion
|internet
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She wants her bedroom to look more aesthetic, so she added plants and warm lights.
- That café is so aesthetic; every corner is perfect for photos.
- He posts only aesthetic pictures on his social media.
- The website isn't very user-friendly, but it is incredibly aesthetic.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This café is very aesthetic, and many people take photos there.
- I like her aesthetic room with lights and plants.
- He wears aesthetic clothes that look simple but very cool.
adjective
C1
property
3
only about appearance, not function
Changing how something looks but not how it works.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
for aesthetic [reasons/purposes]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think this sense always means "beautiful". Here it means "about appearance only", which can be positive, neutral, or even criticized as not important compared to function or safety.
Συνώνυμα
cosmetic (Common in both everyday and technical use for changes that improve appearance only, especially in medicine or design.)
Αντώνυμα
functional (Emphasizes that something affects how an object works, not just how it looks.)
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structural (Stresses that a change affects the basic structure, not only the surface appearance.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
purely aesthetic
|mainly aesthetic
|for aesthetic reasons
|aesthetic changes
|aesthetic improvements
Θέματα
design
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The latest update is mostly aesthetic and does not add new features.
- These changes are purely aesthetic; the engine remains the same.
- He chose the darker color for aesthetic reasons, not for safety.
- The company made aesthetic improvements to the packaging before launch.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The new logo change is only aesthetic; the product is the same.
- They painted the wall black for aesthetic reasons.
- The doctor said the operation would be aesthetic and would not change how my nose works.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
4
a particular visual or artistic style
A special style or look that gives something its feeling or mood.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone's] aesthetic
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse the adjective and noun uses, for example saying *"I like your aesthetic style"* where simply "I like your aesthetic" is more natural. They may also think "aesthetic" as a noun is only used in art theory, but it is common in everyday talk about style and "vibe", especially online.
Συνώνυμα
style (Very general; can be about behavior, writing, or fashion, not only visual look or mood.)
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vibe (Informal; focuses on the emotional feeling or atmosphere more than specific visual features.)
Αντώνυμα
lack of style (Describes the absence of a clear or pleasing visual approach, the opposite of having a defined aesthetic.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
minimalist aesthetic
|overall aesthetic
|brand aesthetic
|personal aesthetic
|a certain aesthetic
|a dark/light aesthetic
Θέματα
art
|design
|fashion
|internet
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The movie has a very distinctive 1980s aesthetic.
- Their brand aesthetic is clean, simple, and modern.
- She changed her aesthetic from bright colors to a neutral, minimalist look.
- The game’s aesthetic combines cute characters with dark backgrounds.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I like the minimalist aesthetic of this room.
- His personal aesthetic is black clothes and simple shapes.
- The café has a warm aesthetic with wood and soft light.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
aesthetic
IPA
GB/ɛsθˈɛtɪk/
US/ɛsθˈɛtɪk/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
aes - thet - ic (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thet)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: aesthetic
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
aesthetically
adverb C1
aesthetics
noun C1
Advanced or less common
aesthete
noun
Εκφράσεις
aesthetic appeal
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪk əpˈil/
fixed phrase
level of visual attractiveness
How beautiful or pleasing something looks.
Παραδείγματα
- Glass walls give the building strong aesthetic appeal.
- The product’s aesthetic appeal helped it sell very well.
aesthetic experience
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪk ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
formal
experience of beauty or art
A special feeling you have when you see or hear something very beautiful or artistic.
Παραδείγματα
- Listening to the symphony was a powerful aesthetic experience.
- The museum aims to create a rich aesthetic experience for visitors.
aesthetic judgment
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪk d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
opinion about beauty or quality
An opinion about how beautiful or artistically good something is.
Παραδείγματα
- Taste in music is a matter of aesthetic judgment.
- The course examines how we form aesthetic judgments about art.
aesthetic surgery
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪk sˈɚd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
surgery to improve appearance
Medical operations done mainly to change how a person looks, not to treat illness or injury.
Παραδείγματα
- He specializes in aesthetic surgery of the face.
- Demand for aesthetic surgery has increased in recent years.
aesthetic value
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪk vˈælju/
fixed phrase
value based on beauty
The worth something has because it is beautiful or pleasant to look at, not because it is useful.
Παραδείγματα
- Many historic buildings are kept for their aesthetic value.
- The painting has little monetary worth but high aesthetic value.
for aesthetic reasons
1/fɚ ɛsθˈɛtɪk ɹˈizənz/
fixed phrase
done mainly because of appearance
Done because it will look better, not because it will work better or be safer.
Παραδείγματα
- They cut down the old tree for aesthetic reasons, to improve the view.
- The buttons were moved for aesthetic reasons, not for usability.
purely aesthetic
1/pjˈʊɹli ɛsθˈɛtɪk/
fixed phrase
only about appearance
Only about how something looks, not about how it works or what it does.
Παραδείγματα
- The changes to the app are purely aesthetic.
- Her decision to repaint the car was purely aesthetic.