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Aesthetical
Main Entry:
aesthetic
Pronunciation:
es-'the-tik, is-, British usually Es- Variant(s): or aesthetical
/-ti-k&l/
Function: adjective
Etymology: German ästhetisch, from New Latin aestheticus,
from Greek aisthEtikos of sense perception, from aisthanesthai to
perceive
1
a : of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
b : ARTISTIC a
work of aesthetic value c : pleasing in appearance : ATTRACTIVE
"easy-to-use keyboards, clear graphics, and other ergonomic
and aesthetic features" -- Mark Mehler
2
: appreciative of, responsive to, or zealous about the beautiful;
also : responsive to or appreciative of what is pleasurable to the
senses
- aesthetically /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
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