estheticism

[ es-thet-uh-siz-uh m ]
/ ɛsˈθɛt əˌsɪz əm /

noun

aestheticism.

Words nearby estheticism

esthesis, esthete, esthetic, esthetical, esthetician, estheticism, estheticize, esthetics, esthonia, esthonian, estienne

Example sentences from the Web for estheticism

  • Thirty years ago, when Oscar Wilde was regarded seriously by some people, there were many who made a cult of estheticism.

    Famous Affinities of History, Vol 1-4, Complete |Lyndon Orr

  • I desire to be understood by the great majority, and I leave scholarly words and unusual phrasing to specialists in estheticism.

    Rodin: The Man and his Art |Judith Cladel

  • Polly was a temperate dancer, all gaiety, estheticism plus athleticism.

    The Cup of Fury |Rupert Hughes

  • Idealism and estheticism have always had much to say in praise of the "beauty of toil."

    The Woman Who Toils |Mrs. John Van Vorst and Marie Van Vorst