Definition

A person who is trained to provide beauty treatments such as facials, manicures, and pedicures, and who understands the principles of beauty and artistic expression.

Example

She decided to become an aesthetician to help others feel beautiful and confident.

Conversation

Have you ever considered visiting an aesthetician for a facial?

I haven't, but it sounds like a nice treat!

I really want to try it; I hear they know a lot about skincare.

Yeah, I've read that a good aesthetician can really help improve your skin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aesthetician → It is formed from "aesthetic" (from Greek "aisthesis", meaning perception or sensation) and the suffix "-ian" (meaning relating to or one who). An aesthetician is someone who specializes in beauty treatments and the perception of beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aesthetic' relating to 'perception of beauty' and remember that an aesthetician is someone who works in the field of beauty.

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