Etymology

aesthetically

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Today it means: In an aesthetic manner; with a pleasing sensory effect. Full definition →

English aesthetic ← French esthétique ← New Latin aesthēticu
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  1. Latinaesthēticus
  2. GermanÄsthetik
  3. New Latinaesthēticu
  4. Frenchesthétique
  5. Englishaesthetic
  6. English todayaesthetically

From aesthetic + -ally.

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