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aesthetically

American

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

Or esthetically

adverb

according to aesthetics or its principles.
in an aesthetic manner.

Other Word Forms

pseudoaesthetically

adverb

Etymology

Origin of aesthetically

First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly

Example Sentences

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At 25, I don’t have clear solutions on how to fix my hair loss medically, or how to live with it aesthetically.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

The concept of packing aesthetically pleasing snacks in a container isn’t new.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Daimatsu means pine tree, with all the implications a pine can have aesthetically, culturally and spiritually in Japanese culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

A project spokesperson said work on "solutions to aesthetically improve the site" was ongoing.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

“We were behind the glass saying, ‘There isn’t going to be an aesthetically refined prototype!’”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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