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aesthetic

/iːsˈθɛtɪk/
aes · thet · ic iːs · ˈθɛt · ɪk
English Definition
adj. artistic; beautiful; tasteful
中文释义
美学的，审美的
Significado en Español
estético
한국어 뜻
미학의, 심미적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thẩm mỹ, mỹ học
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Example Sentence

The building's aesthetic design was praised by architects.

这座建筑的美学设计受到了建筑师们的赞扬。

Synonyms
(adj.) Artistic beautiful (n.) Aesthetics
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
aesthet-(sensation) + ic→ aesthetic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “aesthetic” from the options below.

  1. A Beautiful
  2. B Practical
  3. C Difficult
  4. D Boring
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A — Beautiful. “aesthetic” means adj. artistic; beautiful; tasteful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The designer cared deeply about the ______ appeal of every single room.

  1. A practical
  2. B aesthetic
  3. C ugly
  4. D functional
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B — aesthetic. “aesthetic” means adj. artistic; beautiful; tasteful

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Common questions about “aesthetic”

What does “aesthetic” mean?

aesthetic — adj. artistic; beautiful; tasteful. In Chinese: 美学的，审美的.

How do you pronounce “aesthetic”?

aesthetic is pronounced /iːsˈθɛtɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: aes · thet · ic.

How do you use “aesthetic” in a sentence?

The building's aesthetic design was praised by architects. (这座建筑的美学设计受到了建筑师们的赞扬。)

What are synonyms for “aesthetic”?

(adj.) Artistic, beautiful, (n.) Aesthetics — all close in meaning to aesthetic (adj. artistic; beautiful; tasteful).

Is “aesthetic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. aesthetic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aesthetic”?

aesthet-(sensation) + ic→ aesthetic.

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