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sightly

[sahyt-lee]

adjective, -li·er, -li·est.

pleasing to the sight; attractive; comely.

affording a fine view.

Origin:
1525–35; sight + -ly

Related forms

sight·li·ness, noun

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sightly (ˈsaɪtlɪ)

—*adj* , -lier, -liest
1.	pleasing or attractive to see
2.	(US) providing a pleasant view

'sightliness

—n

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