aesthetically
/iːsˈθetɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /esˈθetɪkli/ (ame, ipa)
aesthetically — adverb
1. with reference to beauty, design, or the artistic effect of something.
with reference to beauty, design, or the artistic effect of something.
Ryo chose the blue cover because it worked better aesthetically with the room.
comments on visual suitability
The garden fence is sturdy, but aesthetically it clashes with the old house.
Padma liked both lamps, yet aesthetically she preferred the taller one.
The two posters say the same thing, but aesthetically they feel very different.
Henry kept the stone wall because aesthetically it suited the bakery.
- visually
focuses on what can be seen, not the broader idea of art or taste
- artistically
often stresses creative style more strongly than simple visual fit
- stylistically
focuses on style choices rather than beauty itself
- practically
judges something by use or convenience rather than beauty
- functionally
focuses on whether something works well, not how it looks
文法句型
aesthetically + clause
verb + aesthetically
用法筆記
Often used when comparing how well something suits a place or design plan. Distinguish from sense 2 (IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY): this sense gives a judgment about beauty rather than describing how an action was carried out.
常見錯誤
2. in a way that makes something look beautiful, artistic, or carefully styled.
in a way that makes something look beautiful, artistic, or carefully styled.
Yara wrapped the gift aesthetically with brown paper and dried flowers.
adverb of manner with decorate or wrap
The cafe displayed its cakes aesthetically on long white plates.
Tuan arranged the stage lights aesthetically for the school play.
The photo book was arranged aesthetically on the studio table.
Esteban stacked the fruit aesthetically near the kitchen window.
- beautifully
broader and more everyday, without the formal design tone
- tastefully
suggests good judgment and restraint in style
- artistically
often suggests stronger creative or expressive choices
- clumsily
in an awkward and unskilled way
- unattractively
so that the result does not look pleasing
文法句型
arrange + something + aesthetically
display + something + aesthetically
design + something + aesthetically
用法筆記
Most often used with verbs for arranging, presenting, lighting, or decorating things. Distinguish from sense 1 (IN TERMS OF BEAUTY): here the word describes the way something is styled, not the viewpoint used to judge it.