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
  • Visibility without commercial context is just a prettier impression count.
    — Joel House, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Putting it into the world is vulnerable and intense, but even that’s pretty fun.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • The beautiful, heirloom quality cookware is a quintessential gift or kitchen upgrade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Flynn delivers a knockout twist midway through this thriller about a picture-perfect young woman who has presumably been killed by her handsome husband.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Both variants are available in handsome Pearl and Onyx finishes – but the Kickstarter exclusive Ember (a vibrant reddish orange) variant with 12GB RAM looks especially hot.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • My lovely therapist even gave me a map of the feet at the end to help me decipher where best to apply pressure at home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • After Culkin penned a sweet message to Song on Instagram at the time, the actress responded by posting a cute Polaroid-style snap of the couple sharing a kiss on her own Instagram page.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There are some really cute rooftop spots in the Beverly Hills area.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • However, Imagineers put those worries to rest with a gorgeous new model of the fantastical land and a model of the boat ride vehicle for its central attraction.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing says summer like a family-friendly puppet show presented for free on a gorgeous, warm evening in a scenic Alameda park.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming

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“Sightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sightly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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