aesthetically
gb/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/ us/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/
C1
Inglese
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adverb
C1
relation
1
in a visually attractive way
in a way that looks nice
Schema d'uso:
[something] is aesthetically [adjective/participle]; [do] [something] aesthetically
Errore comune:
Often misspelled as “aestheticly”; also overused where “visually” would be simpler.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
unattractively (Emphasizes that something looks bad or unappealing.)
Collocazioni
aesthetically pleasing
|aesthetically appealing
|aesthetically attractive
|aesthetically designed
|aesthetically beautiful
|aesthetically impressive
|aesthetically satisfying
|aesthetically balanced
|aesthetically coherent
|aesthetically superior
Temi
art_design
|appearance
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Schema d'uso:
aesthetically, [clause]; aesthetically speaking, [clause]
Errore comune:
Learners may use it when they mean “ethically” or “emotionally”; it refers to appearance/style.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
practically (Focuses on usefulness and function rather than appearance.)
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functionally (Emphasizes how something works, not how it looks.)
Collocazioni
aesthetically speaking
|aesthetically important
|aesthetically significant
|aesthetically oriented
|aesthetically driven
|aesthetically focused
|aesthetically minded
|aesthetically questionable
|aesthetically inferior
|aesthetically unacceptable
Temi
art_design
|evaluation
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Aesthetically, I like this design.
- The phone is good, but aesthetically it is too plain for me.
Grammatica
Forma base
aesthetically
IPA
GB/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/
US/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli/
Sillabe e accento
aes - thet - ic - ally (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thet)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: aesthetically
- Plural: aestheticallies
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
aesthetically appealing
1/ɛsθˈɛtɪkli əpˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
attractive in appearance
looks attractive
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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.