Sightly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪtli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sightly is an adjective meaning Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
Meaning
Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
More Meanings
- Offering a good view.
- Open to sight; conspicuous.
Example Sentences
Many brave, sightly horses.
'Your face -ain't sightly,' said Ole Pa.
30 acres land, situated high and sightly, commanding an unobstructed view of the surrounding country, […]
This is one of the most sightly locations in Boston for an imposing religious group having an unobstructed view from practically all directions.
Word Forms
- sightlier
- sightliest
Synonyms for sightly
Depending on context, synonyms include beautiful, fair.
Antonyms for sightly
Common opposites include unsightly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fair, beautiful, nice-looking, viewly, aesthetic, artistic.
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