German word

ästhetisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌɛsˈteːtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaesthetic

Example

Das ästhetische Design ist modern.

The aesthetic design is modern.

Illustration for ästhetisch (aesthetic)

More examples

Die Designer diskutierten die ästhetischen Präferenzen der Zielgruppe.

The designers discussed the aesthetic preferences of the target group.

Core concept

A carefully composed appearance whose shapes, colors, and style work together pleasingly.

Common phrases

  • ästhetischen Präferenzen

    aesthetic preferences

  • ästhetische Aspekte

    aesthetic aspects

  • ästhetische Normen

    aesthetic norms

Similar words

schön: Pleasantly attractive in appearance or form.
elegant: Graceful, refined, and polished in appearance or movement.
stilvoll: Sophisticated and refined in clothing, decor, or surroundings.
geschmackvoll: Tasteful and refined in the choice of colors, materials, or furnishings.

Definition in German

Ästhetisch beschreibt etwas, das durch Form, Farbe oder Gestaltung als schön oder geschmackvoll wahrgenommen wird.

Word origin

German ästhetisch derives from Ästhetik, a learned term that ultimately goes back to Greek aisthētikós, relating to perception or sensation.

Usage tips

  • Ästhetisch usually describes a quality of design, art, or appearance, whereas schön can also describe people, experiences, weather, or other pleasant things.

Other meanings

  • aesthetically pleasingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Ästhetikaestheticsnoun
  • Ästhetizismusaestheticismnoun

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