esthetically
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty: Pertaining to the principles of aesthetics, concerning what is visually or artistically pleasing.
- In a tasteful way: Done with a sense of good design, harmony, and artistic quality.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The garden was esthetically designed to create a sense of peace. (The garden was designed in a way that was pleasing to the senses of beauty.)
- She arranged the furniture not just for function, but esthetically as well. (She considered beauty and visual harmony when arranging the furniture.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to modify verbs describing creation or perception: Often used with verbs like "designed," "pleasing," "arranged," or "appealing" to emphasize the beauty-related aspect of an action or state.
- The solution was not only practical but also esthetically satisfying.
- In critical discourse: Used to discuss the artistic merit or sensory impact of an object, environment, or experience.
- The film succeeds esthetically, even if the plot is simple.
Variants and Related Words
- Aesthetically (adverb): The more common British English spelling, identical in meaning to "esthetically."
- Aesthetic (adjective/noun): Relating to beauty; a set of principles concerned with the nature of beauty.
- Esthetic (adjective/noun): The American English variant spelling of "aesthetic."
Synonyms
- Artistically: In a manner relating to art or artistry.
- Tastefully: In a way that shows good aesthetic judgment.
Notes on Usage
- Spelling: "Esthetically" is a standard variant spelling of "aesthetically," primarily used in American English. The core meaning is unchanged.
- Scope: The term is not limited to visual beauty; it can apply to any sensory experience (e.g., music, literature) that is appreciated for its beauty or artistic form.
Adverb
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in a tasteful way
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this building is aesthetically very pleasing
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