Esthetically: meaning, definitions and examples
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esthetically
[ esˈθɛtɪkli ]
artistic standards
Aesthetically refers to the nature of beauty and the appreciation of visual or sensory aspects in art and nature. It involves the perception and response to what is considered beautiful or pleasing in appearance. This term is often used in discussions of art, design, and architecture to evaluate pleasing compositions, forms, and structures. Aesthetically pleasing objects are those that evoke positive emotional or intellectual reactions based on their visual qualities.
Synonyms
artistically, beautifully, visually.
Examples of usage
- The painting was aesthetically remarkable.
- She arranged the flowers aesthetically.
- The building was designed aesthetically and functionally.
Translations
Translations of the word "esthetically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esteticamente
🇮🇳 सौंदर्यात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 ästhetisch
🇮🇩 secara estetis
🇺🇦 естетично
🇵🇱 estetycznie
🇯🇵 美的に (biteki ni)
🇫🇷 esthétiquement
🇪🇸 estéticamente
🇹🇷 estetik olarak
🇰🇷 미학적으로 (mihakjeogeuro)
🇸🇦 جماليًا (jamaliyyaan)
🇨🇿 esteticky
🇸🇰 esteticky
🇨🇳 美学上 (měixué shàng)
🇸🇮 estetsko
🇮🇸 fagurfræðilega
🇰🇿 эстетикалық түрде (estetıkalyq türde)
🇬🇪 ესტეტიურად (estet'iyurad)
🇦🇿 estetik cəhətdən
🇲🇽 estéticamente
Etymology
The term 'aesthetically' is derived from the Greek word 'aisthesis', meaning 'sensation' or 'perception'. It entered the English language in the 19th century, influenced by the philosophy of aesthetics which explores the nature of beauty and taste. Early philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, initiated discussions on aesthetics concerning art and nature, while the word itself evolved through the works of later philosophers. By the 18th century, it was more commonly used in philosophical texts, particularly those dealing with art criticism. Consequently, aesthetics became a key component of art movements from Romanticism to Modernism, shaping the way art and beauty are evaluated in society.