SIGHTLY Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

sightly

adjective

ˈsīt-lē

Definition of sightly

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

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Adjective

Don’t miss the pretty village of Woodhall Spa, nearby, which became popular in the Victorian era after industrialists digging for coal chanced on a mineral-rich spring.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adjective

After Pittsburgh failed to score during nearly 4½ straight minutes of power-play time early in the second, Gauthier beat Silovs with a beautiful no-look shot for his first goal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

Unfortunately, the American alternatives are not particularly attractive.

— Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
His administration had promoted Paraguay as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment, emphasizing fiscal stability and economic modernization.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

As the house lights dimmed and the din of French gossip died down, we were treated to a gorgeous flute solo that surprisingly transformed into a beatbox performance, by a 15-year-old.

— Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
Many imbued the air with the gorgeous, heavy scent of citrus blossoms.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

Tangier is a charming tangle of small houses connected by narrow roads traversed by golf carts and exceedingly few cars.

— John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Queenslanders are delightful and charming, and have become recognizable to millions of viewers around the world who tune into Brisbane's most famous export, Bluey.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of charming

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