aesthetically
AmericanOther Word Forms
- pseudoaesthetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of aesthetically
First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly
Example Sentences
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Female-to-male transitions, she said, were aesthetically displeasing: "You were so pretty!"
From Salon
A quick glimpse at your social media feed might reveal a record of your most aesthetically pleasing meals.
From Washington Post
The fact that it aesthetically resembles an Apple product — mostly gray and white, minimalist — is no coincidence: It was designed by LoveFrom, the firm founded by Jony Ive, Apple’s former chief design officer.
From Washington Post
If you’re overstimulated easily or prefer a peaceful museum amble through aesthetically pleasing art, this is probably not the experience for you.
From Seattle Times
The company’s aesthetically questionable but easily slipped-on clogs were the perfect footwear for Americans puttering around their homes, gardens and kitchens during quarantine.
From New York Times
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