sightly

American  

[sahyt-lee] / ˈsaɪt li /

adjective

sightlier, sightliest

1. pleasing to the sight; attractive; comely.

2. affording a fine view.

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sightly British  

/ ˈsaɪtlɪ /

adjective

1. pleasing or attractive to see

2. providing a pleasant view

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Other Word Forms

• sightliness noun

Etymology

Origin of sightly

First recorded in 1525–35; sight + -ly

Example Sentences

Best extras: Criterion, known for a generous supply of bonus content for each of its releases, sightly under delivers here with only a trio of featurettes.

From Washington Times

I usually make my fridge cake in a sightly modified manner for American grocery shopping.

From Salon

As one of the sightlier parts of Northern California, with its majestic oaks and gaudy colors, Napa has some of the highest real estate prices in America and some of its most expensive hotel rooms.

From New York Times

A follow-up tweet from Musk suggesting that similar coverage would be available in Africa by 2020 suggests the sightly off-hand nature of these promises.

From The Verge

In Round 10, Russell landed a series of blows, including a short right hook that caused Diaz to sightly stumble.

From Washington Times