aesthetically
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Etymology
Origin of aesthetically
First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly
Example Sentences
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His appeal as a filmmaker lies in his stylistic flair; the joy comes from watching him marry the aesthetically manicured with the ideologically bizarre.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
It wasn’t the first time I’d hoped to communicate aesthetically what I couldn’t communicate verbally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
It’s among the most misguided things I’ve seen in a movie all year, not to mention the most aesthetically repellent, like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” left to play on a motion-smoothing TV.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Professional engineers have said Nakagawa's products can be aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking, but that his system is not practical.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
They reminded Ifemelu of television commercials, of people whose lives were lived always in flattering light, whose messes were still aesthetically pleasing.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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