ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00727 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
aesthetic
adj.
US/esˈθɛtɪk/
UK/iːsˈθɛtɪk/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency48/100
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Meanings of aesthetic
1adjective
Concerned with or appreciating beauty and artistic value rather than practical function.
The designer focused on aesthetic appeal rather than durability.
The designer focused on aesthetic appeal rather than durability.
Modern aesthetics in architecture blend form with environmental sustainability.
Modern aesthetics in architecture blend form with environmental sustainability.
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Derivatives of aesthetic
aesthetically
adverb form; in an aesthetic or artistically pleasing manner
The building is aesthetically pleasing but requires major repairs.
The building is aesthetically pleasing but requires major repairs.
aesthetics
noun; the study or principles of beauty and artistic taste
The study of aesthetics examines what makes art and design meaningful.
The study of aesthetics examines what makes art and design meaningful.
aesthetic value
noun phrase; the worth of something based on its beauty or artistic merit
The painting's aesthetic value increased significantly after restoration.
The painting's aesthetic value increased significantly after restoration.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of aesthetic
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Common Phrases with aesthetic
aesthetic appealaesthetic appeal
aesthetic valueaesthetic value
aesthetic designaesthetic design
aesthetic experienceaesthetic experience
aesthetic judgmentaesthetic judgment
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Practice Question: aesthetic
Choose the best word for the blank
The interior designer improved the room's ___ by choosing elegant furniture and soft lighting.
- A aesthetics
- B aesthetic
- C aesthetically
- D aesthetical
The noun 'aesthetics' is needed to follow the possessive 'the room's' and function as the direct object of the verb 'improved.'