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 Synonyms for sightly
  1. pretty
  2. attractive
  3. beautiful
  4. handsome
  5. lovely
  6. cute
  7. gorgeous
  8. charming
Adjective
  • Despite pretty snowy scenes featured in movies and Christmas cards, not everyone welcomes it.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Cookie Break An easy icing technique gives classic sugar cookies a marbled finish in pretty pastels.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Because of the beautiful picture of being brave in that story.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • In late November, Munn posted a cute tribute on Instagram to celebrate her son's third birthday.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For a cute accent table or seating option, the KYRRE electric blue stool is a must have.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • Hooray for the catchy jingles, the gorgeous product shots, the adorable polar bears and twinkly lights.
    Joan Oleck, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Infinity Nikki is the latest gacha game taking over the world, with a gorgeous, cozy open world and lots of outfits to put in your digital wardrobe.
    Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But there is a charming timelessness to the oldest of them, which carries the classy address of 430 N. Michigan Ave.
    Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of charming
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