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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.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of aesthetically

First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly

Example Sentences

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For Daisy Dixon, who teaches philosophy at Cardiff University, the idea has nothing to do with art that is poorly executed, intellectually meretricious, technically sloppy or aesthetically kitschy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 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

"I think if people are going out and wanting to post it online, they will go somewhere more aesthetically pleasing," she added.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

A cohort of playwrights, breathtakingly diverse demographically as well as aesthetically, has been rejuvenating American theater.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Even today, artists and architects intuitively know that objects that have this ratio of length to width are the most aesthetically pleasing, and the ratio governs the proportions of many works of art and architecture.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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