aesthetically
AmericanOther 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
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