Design Principles Glossary

noun a satisfactory compromise between two extremes

adjective being at a satisfactory level or state

• It is important to find a happy medium between work and personal life.
• I try to find a happy medium between saving money and treating myself.
• I like to find the sweet spot, the happy medium, you know what I mean?
• In relationships, it's all about finding the happy medium between giving space and being present.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• Please take a moment to look at the detailed report before making a decision.
• Hey, can you look at this picture and tell me what you think?
• Yo, check out this new song - you gotta look at it!
• When faced with a challenge, sometimes you need to step back and look at the bigger picture.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'looking' is functioning as a noun, referring to the act of observing or searching for something.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'plain-looking' describes the appearance of someone or something as simple or unremarkable.

• The plain-looking building stood out among the modern architecture of the city.
• She may be plain-looking, but her personality is what makes her truly beautiful.
• I thought he was just a plain-looking dude, but he turned out to be really cool.
• The plain-looking book turned out to be a hidden gem of wisdom and insight.

noun a person who has a great appreciation for art, beauty, and aesthetics

• The aesthete spent hours contemplating the intricate details of the painting.
• The aesthete is always checking out the latest art exhibits in town.
• That guy is such an aesthete, always talking about art and stuff.
• She was an aesthete of emotions, always seeking out the beauty in every situation.