esthetic
UK/es'θetik/US
C2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to beauty or artistic appreciation (American spelling of 'aesthetic')
审美的,美学的(aesthetic 的美式拼写)
n.
A particular style or sense of beauty
审美风格;美感取向
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedesth (sense perception) + -ic (relating to) = relating to the perception of beauty. The American spelling of aesthetic — perceiving beauty is itself a refined kind of sensation.
Root esth still carries 3 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.esthetic appeal美感
- 2.esthetic value美学价值
Example Sentences
- 1.
The clinic offers esthetic treatments for healthier-looking skin.
- 2.
The design choices were made for esthetic reasons.