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sightly

adjective

ˈsīt-lē How to pronounce sightly (audio)
Definition of sightlynext
as in pretty
very pleasing to look at the calligrapher's sightly handwriting would be desirable on the diplomas

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Recent Examples of sightly 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sightly
  1. pretty
  2. beautiful
  3. attractive
  4. handsome
  5. lovely
  6. cute
  7. gorgeous
  8. charming
Adjective
  • How this fits into the delivery boom Delivery drones are starting to show up in more places, but most of them are still carrying pretty small loads.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And at $149, this could be a pretty fun way to upgrade your daily listening.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The 10-year Treasury yield at nearly two-decade highs above 5% starts to look like a pretty attractive risk-free return.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • McDavid’s isolated stats show his line surrendered more goals but still delivered a handsome 54 percent share.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sandy is very, very funny and smart, and Nic was just lovely.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Style this maxi skirt with a dressy blouse, tights, and tall boots for a cute date night ensemble, or dress it down with a sweater and sneakers for more low-key days.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone was amazed that, yes, this teeny tiny thing was actually a functioning camera that could take relatively good pictures, and not just a cute, decorative keychain.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • Everton’s departure from gorgeous, ramshackle Goodison Park — their home since 1892 — was another signal of new beginnings.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Remember that Rockstar Games made the gorgeous Red Dead Redemption 2 on last-gen consoles.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The time-bending romance, led by the charming Louis Garrel, is based on Hungry Heart, a book of shorts by Eshkol Nevo.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming

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“Sightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightly. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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