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aesthetically
Aesthetically (adv) means In a way that relates to beauty or visual style. Example: “The building is aesthetically striking but not very practical.”
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In a way that relates to beauty or visual style.
"The building is aesthetically striking but not very practical."
"Aesthetically, the two designs are almost identical."
How to use aesthetically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to say how something looks or feels from a beauty/style point of view.
Common pairings
aesthetically pleasing
aesthetically pleasing design
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more aesthetically
- Superlative
- most aesthetically
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Etymology
Formed from aesthetic plus the adverb ending -ally.
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Rhymes for aesthetically
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What does “aesthetically” mean?
The word “aesthetically” means in a way that relates to beauty or visual style. In plain terms, used to say how something looks or feels from a beauty/style point of view.
How do you use “aesthetically” in a sentence?
Here is “aesthetically” used in a sentence: “The building is aesthetically striking but not very practical.”
What part of speech is “aesthetically”?
“Aesthetically” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of aesthetically?
"aesthetically" (adv) means in a way that relates to beauty or visual style.
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