aesthete

noun

aes·​thete ˈes-ˌthēt How to pronounce aesthete (audio)
 British usually  ˈēs-
variants or less commonly esthete
: 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.
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In the hands of Babitz, a radical aesthete, this feels like a tragedy. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2025 And while horological nerds will likely pooh pooh the quartz movement, the aesthetes will appreciate the necessity of that sacrifice. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 With its global presence, its SoHo, New York flagship store continues to connect with a community of adventurers and aesthetes who share its vision. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Joao Felix is a footballer for the aesthetes, the kind of player who makes your heart beat just that little bit quicker. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aesthete

Word History

Etymology

probably derivative of aesthetic entry 1 or aesthetics, on the model of athletics : athlete and similar pairs

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aesthete was in 1866

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“Aesthete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aesthete. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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