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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

  • pseudoaesthetically adverb

Etymology

Origin of aesthetically

First recorded in 1820–30; aesthetical + -ly

Example Sentences

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The earliest examples are more interesting historically than aesthetically.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Andy Muschietti: There was a lot of instinctive respect and attention to accuracy, aesthetically and spiritually.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

In Pride and Pleasure, Vaill uses two voices, applying tone aesthetically and instructively, almost as Miranda does.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

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