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Aesthetics [gradable]
An Entity is judged to be sensually pleasing or intellectually interesting to a (generally implicit) Viewpoint.
We saw this beautiful boat|Ent with the red sails several times
We camped here on the beach and had an absolutely|Deg lovely early morning walk through farm fields
We saw this beautiful boat|Ent with the red sails several times
We camped here on the beach and had an absolutely|Deg lovely early morning walk through farm fields
Properties
- ID
- #1016
- Entry
- frm_aesthetics
- Namespace
- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Aesthetics (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Aesthetics
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attribute |
The feature of an Entity which is under discussion.
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— | — |
| Degree |
A modifier expressing the deviation of the implicit value either from the norm or from the value for another Entity.
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category
degree
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— |
| Entity |
The Entity for which a particular gradable Attribute is appropriate and under consideration.
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— | — |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
Some specification of the circumstances under which the Entity has a particular implicit value for the Attribute.
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— | — |
| Place |
The location where the Entity is in the state of having a particular implicit value for the Attribute.
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— | — |
| Time |
The Time during which the Entity is in the state of having a particular implicit value for the Attribute.
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category
time
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— |
| Viewpoint |
The individual who judges the Entity's aesthetics.
She has always been beautiful to me. |
category
sentient
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— |
Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (9)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| beautiful.a | — | COD: pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically |
| elegant.a | — | COD: graceful and stylish. |
| fair.a | — | FN: pleasurable to the aesthetic senses |
| handsome.a | — | FN: (us. of a male person) attractive. |
| hideous.a | — | FN: very unpleasent to look at |
| lovely.a | — | COD: exquisitely beautiful |
| smart.a | — | COD: clean, tidy, and stylish |
| tasty.a | — | COD: (of food) having a pleasant, distinct flavour. |
| ugly.a | — | COD: unpleasant or repulsive in appearance |
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