sightly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
Offering a good view.
Open to sight; conspicuous.

/ˈsaɪtli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sightly.wav

sightly sightlier sightliest

From Middle English sightlye, equivalent to sight + -ly. Cognate with German sichtlich (“visible”).

unsightly

sightliness

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