sightly
Etymology

From Middle English sightlye, equivalent to .

Adjective

sightly (comparative sightlier, superlative sightliest) (archaic)

  1. Attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing.
    • 1692, Roger L'Estrange, “ (please specify the fable number.) (please specify the name of the fable.)”, in Fables, of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists: […], London: […] R[ichard] Sare, […], →OCLC ↗:
      Many brave, sightly horses.
  2. Offering a good view.
  3. Open to sight; conspicuous.
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