sightly

adjective

sight·​ly ˈsīt-lē How to pronounce sightly (audio)
Synonyms of sightlynext
1
: pleasing to the sight : attractive
2
: affording a fine view
sightliness noun
sightly adverb

Examples of sightly in a Sentence

the calligrapher's sightly handwriting would be desirable on the diplomas
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Trailing plants can also be used to accentuate the best assets of a room, while hiding less sightly ones. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sightly was in 1534

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“Sightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightly. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

sightly

adjective
sight·​ly ˈsīt-lē How to pronounce sightly (audio)
: pleasant to look at
sightliness noun
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