aesthetically
gb/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/ us/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adverb
C1
relation
1
in a visually attractive way
in a way that looks nice
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is aesthetically [adjective/participle]; [do] [something] aesthetically
Erreur fréquente :
Often misspelled as “aestheticly”; also overused where “visually” would be simpler.
Synonymes
beautifully (More directly about beauty, less formal.)
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visually (Focuses on what you see, not broader artistic quality.)
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artistically (Suggests an artistic style or creative intention.)
Antonymes
unattractively (Emphasizes that something looks bad or unappealing.)
Collocations
aesthetically pleasing
|aesthetically appealing
|aesthetically attractive
|aesthetically designed
|aesthetically beautiful
|aesthetically impressive
|aesthetically satisfying
|aesthetically balanced
|aesthetically coherent
|aesthetically superior
Thèmes
art_design
|appearance
Exemples
- The website is aesthetically pleasing, with clean lines and calm colors.
- They renovated the kitchen to make it aesthetically more modern.
- The new packaging is functional and aesthetically attractive.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This room is aesthetically beautiful.
- I want the app to look aesthetically better.
adverb
C1
relation
2
from an aesthetic viewpoint
when thinking about how something looks
Schéma d’usage :
aesthetically, [clause]; aesthetically speaking, [clause]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use it when they mean “ethically” or “emotionally”; it refers to appearance/style.
Synonymes
visually (A more general, less formal way to signal the viewpoint.)
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artistically (Frames the judgment more as art/style than general appearance.)
Antonymes
practically (Focuses on usefulness and function rather than appearance.)
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functionally (Emphasizes how something works, not how it looks.)
Collocations
aesthetically speaking
|aesthetically important
|aesthetically significant
|aesthetically oriented
|aesthetically driven
|aesthetically focused
|aesthetically minded
|aesthetically questionable
|aesthetically inferior
|aesthetically unacceptable
Thèmes
art_design
|evaluation
Exemples
- Aesthetically, the new logo is a big improvement, even if it’s not perfect for small screens.
- The chair is comfortable, but aesthetically it doesn’t fit the room.
- Aesthetically speaking, the film is stunning, even when the story drags.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Aesthetically, I like this design.
- The phone is good, but aesthetically it is too plain for me.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
aesthetically
API
GB/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/
US/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/
Syllabes et accentuation
aes - thet - ic - ally (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thet)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: aesthetically
- Plural: aestheticallies
Famille de mots
Forms
aestheticallies
noun
Core family
aesthetic
adjective C1
aesthetics
noun C1
Related words
aesthetician
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unaesthetic
adjective
Advanced or less common
aesthete
noun
Expressions
aesthetically appealing
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli əpˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
attractive in appearance
looks attractive
Exemples
- The product is affordable and aesthetically appealing.
- She wants furniture that’s aesthetically appealing but still durable.
- The layout is functional, though not especially aesthetically appealing.
aesthetically designed
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
designed to look attractive
made to look nice
Exemples
- The lamp is compact and aesthetically designed.
- They want the storefront to be aesthetically designed and welcoming.
- The device is aesthetically designed, but the software is still buggy.
aesthetically driven
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli dɹˈɪvən/
fixed phrase
guided mainly by appearance
chosen mainly because it looks good
Exemples
- The update was aesthetically driven, not based on user requests.
- Some of the changes feel aesthetically driven rather than practical.
- Their branding is strongly aesthetically driven.
aesthetically pleasing
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli plˈizɪŋ/
fixed phrase
good-looking; visually attractive
looks nice
Exemples
- The interface is simple and aesthetically pleasing.
- They chose a neutral palette that’s aesthetically pleasing in any room.
- The report is clear, but the charts aren’t aesthetically pleasing.
aesthetically speaking
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
regarding beauty or appearance
if we talk about how it looks
Exemples
- Aesthetically speaking, the old building has more character.
- Aesthetically speaking, the redesign is cleaner and easier on the eye.
- Aesthetically speaking, the room works better with fewer decorations.