sightly

adjective

sight·ly ˈsīt-lē

: pleasing to the sight : attractive

: affording a fine view

sightliness noun

sightly adverb

the calligrapher's sightly handwriting would be desirable on the diplomas

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 30 Nov. 2024.

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sightly

adjective

sight·ly ˈsīt-lē

: pleasant to look at

sightliness noun

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