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Definition
One's aesthetic sense, standards of beauty, or appreciation of aesthetics.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an individual's personal taste or criteria for judging beauty. It is often used in a slightly critical or teasing way when someone disagrees with another person's fashion choices or design preferences. Unlike formal academic discussions of aesthetics, this term is frequently employed in casual conversation to comment on someone's unique or unconventional style.
Examples
What do you think of his aesthetic sense?
My aesthetic sense is completely different from his.
Related words
Common phrases
peculiar aesthetic sense
unique aesthetic sense
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single object or a specific piece of art, as it refers to the internal standard or faculty of judgment rather than the object itself. It is not a synonym for beauty or appearance.
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