'aesthetically-pleasing' originates from the Greek word 'aisthētikos,' where 'aisthē-' meant 'perception' and '-ikos' meant 'pertaining to.'

'aesthetikos' transformed into the French word 'esthétique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aesthetic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to perception,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visually or artistically attractive.'