Society

aesthetic

style and visual appeal

The aesthetic of something is the style and appearance that make it attractive or distinctive.

B2 now and then speech & writing

Hear it in real life

Why do you like that cafe?

The aesthetic is really calm and modern.

Play the conversation

I like the simple aesthetic of Scandinavian furniture.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: The room has a very ‸ aesthetic.

Say: The room has a very attractive aesthetic.

As a noun, “aesthetic” needs a determiner or an adjective before it; it cannot follow “very” by itself.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

the aesthetic of something; a modern aesthetic

Your turn: say it out loud

I like the simple aesthetic of Scandinavian furniture.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

aesthetic

style and visual appeal

“I like the simple aesthetic of Scandinavian furniture.”

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