Aesthetically pleasing soft spot for fellow at university (8)

I believe the answer is:

tasteful

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'aesthetically pleasing' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for tasteful that I've seen before include "Refined, not tawdry" , "Elegant" , "Aesthetically pleasing" , "Decorous" , "Showing discernment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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