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esthetics

noun

Simple meaning

The study or philosophy of beauty.

Pronunciation

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ehsthehtiks

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɛsˈθɛtɪks

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Definition

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noun

  1. American spelling

    The study or philosophy of beauty.

  2. American spellingart

    The branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: (American spelling) The study or philosophy of beauty.

Used this way, esthetics is a word tied to one variety of English with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Slightly formal
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Regional
Connotation
Beautiful or graceful
Usage feel
Uncommon in everyday speech

Where it naturally appears

  • Academic writing

Usage note

Mainly used in American English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.

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Synonyms

Sense: study or philosophy of beauty

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