esthétique
aesthetic, relating to beauty
adjective noun es-teh-TEEK Rare
Origin: Greek aisthētikos
Also means
aesthetics (as a noun)
Usage Note
Esthétique functions as both adjective and noun. As a noun (l'esthétique), it refers to the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty, or to a particular visual style. Une esthéticienne is a beautician. The related adjective esthétisant means 'overly concerned with aesthetics'.
Examples
"Le design de ce bâtiment est très esthétique."
Natural Translation
The design of this building is very aesthetic.

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