aesthetical
/iːsˈθɛtɪkl/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪkl/ /ɛsˈθɛtɪkl/(also esthetical)
adjective
Of or relating to aesthetics; relating to the philosophy or theory of beauty.
- N.E.D. (1884) notes: ‘Often interchanged in use with aesthetic, but properly distinct; thus my aesthetical notions are the notions I have on the subject of aesthetics; my aesthetic faculties are those which exercise aesthetics.’..
Origin
Late 18th century. From ancient Greek αἰσθητικός aesthetic + -al, after German ästhetisch aesthetic.