aesthetically
|aes-thet-ic-al-ly|
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/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/
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/iːsˈθɛtɪkli/
(aesthetic)
beauty appreciation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesthetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aisthētikos,' where 'aisthē-' meant 'perception.'
Historical Evolution
'aisthētikos' transformed into the German word 'ästhetisch,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aesthetic' through French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to perception,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that gives pleasure through beauty.
The room was aesthetically pleasing with its minimalist design.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45