Aesthete
/ˈiːsθiːt/noun
A person who has a special appreciation for beauty, art, and taste.
Did you know?The ancient Greek root of 'aesthete' relates to the sensation of perceiving beauty, linking it to the soul's emotional responses in art and nature.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
αἰσθητής (aisthētēs)
“One who perceives, a person sensitive to impressions.”
Late Latin
Latin
aesthetica
“Relating to sensation or perception, especially concerning beauty.”
18th Century
English
aesthetic
“Pertaining to beauty and the appreciation of art.”
19th Century
English
aesthete
“A person who cultivates a heightened sensitivity to beauty and artistic expression.”
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