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aesthetically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛsˈθɛtɪkɫi// UK //iːsθˈɛtɪkli// aes·thet·i·cal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to beauty or how something looks. You use this when you are judging the visual style of an object or a room.

adv. concerning the appreciation of beauty or visual style. Often used to distinguish visual appeal from functional or practical considerations.


SIMPLE

The new building is aesthetically pleasing.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect focused on making the bridge aesthetically striking while ensuring it met all safety standards.

COMPLEX

While the software's interface is aesthetically sophisticated, its underlying code requires significant optimization to improve the overall user experience and processing speed.

Origin

From aesthetic + -ally.

Usage

Typically modifies adjectives related to appearance or follows a linking verb.

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