February 26, 2009

I like to think this is me. Note the Greek orgins.

aes⋅thete

[es-theet or, especially Brit., ees-] Show IPA
–noun
1. a person who has or professes to have refined sensitivity toward the beauties of art or nature.
2. a person who affects great love of art, music, poetry, etc., and indifference to practical matters.
Also, esthete.


Origin:
1880–85; < class="ital-inline">aisthēts one who perceives, equiv. to aisthē- (var. s. of aisthánesthai to perceive) + -tēs n. suffix denoting agent


1. connoisseur. 2. dilettante.

1 comment:

Loni said...

Definately you except for "indifference to practical matters." Me on the other hand...