aestheticist
|aes-thet-i-cist|
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/ɛsˈθɛtɪsɪst/
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/iːsˈθɛtɪsɪst/
devotion to beauty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aestheticist' originates from the Greek word 'aisthētikos,' which means 'pertaining to sense perception.'
Historical Evolution
'aisthētikos' transformed into the French word 'esthétique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aestheticist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to sense perception,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person devoted to beauty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is devoted to or appreciates the beauty of art and nature.
The aestheticist spent hours admiring the paintings in the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 08:51