aesthetically
UK: iːsˈθetɪkli | US: ɛsˈθɛtɪkli
Definition
adv. in a manner relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
adv. in a way that is pleasing to the senses or mind
Structure
aesthetic <relating to beauty>ally <adverb suffix>
Etymology
The word "aesthetically" derives from the Greek root "aisthētikos" (perceptive, sensitive), which evolved into "aesthetic" in English, referring to principles of beauty and art. The suffix "-ally" transforms the adjective into an adverb, indicating manner or quality. The term reflects the Enlightenment-era focus on sensory perception and artistic judgment, later formalized in philosophical and artistic discourse.
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