aesthete
noun
aes·thete
| \ Ëes-ËthÄt
, British usually ËÄs-\
, British usually ËÄs-\
variants:
or less commonly esthete
Definition of aesthete
: one having or affecting sensitivity to the beautiful especially in art
Examples of aesthete in a Sentence
He regards art critics as a bunch of pretentious aesthetes.
Recent Examples on the Web
In one of the film's few moments that don't ring true, a local aesthete (Paul Sparks) grows unusually bold with his potential benefactor, leading the two into an indiscretion. — John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Human Capital': Film Review | TIFF 2019," 6 Sep. 2019 Instead, Loseyâalso a leftist, but an aesthete of a different stripeâgot the job. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "âMr. Klein,â a Political Mystery of Mistaken Identity in Occupied Paris," 6 Sep. 2019 Especially storybook charming in the summer when the weather is drier, the days longer, and gardens in full bloom, London is forever a smart destination for aesthetes. — Jaimie Potters, ELLE Decor, "Where Design Lovers Should Explore in London This Summer," 23 July 2019 This imperial 17th- and 18th-century palace, with its famed ballroom frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, had fallen into dereliction by the mid 20th century, when it was bought by the deep-pocketed aesthete Carlos de Bestegui. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Peter Marino and the Venetian Heritage Hosted a Gilded Dinner to Celebrate All Things Venice," 10 Apr. 2019 But, as any aesthete well knows, creating a good glamorous interior isn't just about piling on the glitz. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Here's How to Do Glam Interiors Right," 11 Mar. 2019 Vo is too canny and too much of an aesthete for that. — David Salle, The New York Review of Books, "David Salle," 9 May 2019 In addition to the film, there was an exhibition on view, which showcased a variety of objects, sounds, stills, and live performances that kept the crowd of aesthetes fully immersed from all angles. — Danielle Naer, Vogue, "Camilla StĂŠrk & Helena Christensen Host a Screening for Their Hazy, Dream-Like Short Films," 26 Apr. 2019 The tool, a new edition of which launches today at @stockholmdesignweek, allows any architect, interior designer, or enthusiastic aesthete â thatâs us! â to create a one-off custom rug. — Maya Mcdowell, House Beautiful, "You Can Design Your Own Rug Using This Amazing Tool," 4 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aesthete.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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aesthete
noun
English Language Learners Definition of aesthete
formal + sometimes disapproving
: a person who recognizes and values beauty in art, music, etc.
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