aesthetically
/iːsˈθet.ɪ.kli/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that is beautiful or artistic. It describes how something looks, sounds, or is arranged in an attractive way.
- The room was aesthetically pleasing.
- They redesigned the logo aesthetically.
Adinary Nuance
Aesthetically is close to beautifully and attractively, but it focuses more on artistic style and visual taste. Use it when you mean something looks good in a designed or thoughtful way, not just nice or pleasant. In formal writing, it often appears in phrases like “aesthetically pleasing.”
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- về mặt thẩm mỹ
- Spanish
- estéticamente
- Chinese
- 在美学上
- Japanese
- 美的に
- Korean
- 미적으로
Etymology
From Greek aisthetikos, meaning “perceptive” or “related to sense perception,” through French and Latin forms into English in the 18th century.
Common phrases
aesthetically pleasingaesthetically designedaesthetically appealing
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is aesthetically formal or informal?
- It is more formal and common in written English than in casual speech.
- What is the difference between aesthetically and beautifully?
- Beautifully is broader. Aesthetically suggests style, design, or artistic appearance.
- Can I say aesthetically pleasing?
- Yes. It is a very common and natural phrase in formal writing.
- How do I use aesthetically in a sentence?
- Use it before an adjective or after a verb: “The website looks aesthetically clean.”