aesthetically
AmericanOther Word Forms
- pseudoaesthetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of aesthetically
First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly
Example Sentences
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But a 2021 set at a notorious homeless encampment in Oakland earned backlash from advocates, who said the band was taking advantage of desperate people to throw aesthetically nihilistic punk shows.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The aesthetically pleasing hotel has a rooftop pool, a highly Instagrammed greenhouse restaurant and the ’80s-themed speakeasy with karaoke suites.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
A project spokesperson said work on "solutions to aesthetically improve the site" was ongoing.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
Part gym, part spa and part social club, the space is designed for the wellness-minded and aesthetically conscious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Just as it’s hard to describe what makes a piece of music or a painting aesthetically pleasing, it's equally difficult to describe what makes a mathematical theorem or a physical theory beautiful.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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