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aesthetic

Used as a compliment for something pretty and on-vibe, or as a noun for someone's personal style.

Your room is so aesthetic with the fairy lights.

For parents and educators

Harmless and usually positive.

Where it came from

An old word for beauty that became everyday slang through Tumblr, Instagram and TikTok.

Also heard as

so aesthetic, my aesthetic

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