ästhetisch/ˌɛsˈteːtɪʃ/aesthetic; aesthetically pleasing; artistic
ästhetisch is a German adjective that means aesthetic, aesthetically pleasing, or artistic. It is pronounced /ˌɛsˈteːtɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ästhetischer" and "ästhetischsten".
Definitions
1.concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; attractive according to artistic principles(appearance/style)
a.pleasing to the senses; beautiful in form or appearance
Die neue Brücke ist nicht nur funktional, sondern auch ästhetisch sehr ansprechend.—The new bridge is not only functional but also very aesthetically pleasing.
2.relating to the theory or philosophy of art and beauty(art/theory)
a.concerning principles of art and beauty
Sein ästhetisches Verständnis entwickelte sich durch viele Museumsbesuche.—His aesthetic understanding developed through many museum visits.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ästhetisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ästhetischer |
| Superlative | ästhetischsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ästhetisch" mean in English?
- "ästhetisch" means aesthetic, aesthetically pleasing, or artistic. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ästhetisch"?
- "ästhetisch" is pronounced /ˌɛsˈteːtɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ästhetisch"?
- The comparative of "ästhetisch" is "ästhetischer" and the superlative is "ästhetischsten".
- What part of speech is "ästhetisch"?
- "ästhetisch" is a adjective in German.
