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aesthetically

American  
[es-thet-ik-lee, ees-] / ɛsˈθɛt ɪk li, is- /
Or esthetically

adverb

  1. according to aesthetics or its principles.

  2. in an aesthetic manner.


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Etymology

Origin of aesthetically

First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly

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The idea behind the sculpture park, when Halsey first conceived it about 16 years ago, she said in an interview, was a space that represents and pays homage to the neighborhood, both aesthetically and conceptually.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

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

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

Though Madison Square Garden is a core piece of New York iconography, it is not exactly aesthetically pleasing.

From BBC Jul. 3, 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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