adj
sightly
Sightly (adj) means Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
adj
1
Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
2
Offering a good view.
3
Open to sight; conspicuous.
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Etymology
From Middle English sightlye, equivalent to sight + -ly. Cognate with German sichtlich (“visible”).
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What is the meaning of sightly?
"sightly" (adj) means attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
What are the different meanings of sightly?
"sightly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing; 2. Offering a good view; 3. Open to sight; conspicuous.