Sightlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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sightlier
[ ˈsaɪtliər ]
comparative form
The term 'sightlier' is a less common comparative form of the adjective 'sightly', which means attractive to look at or pleasing in appearance. It is used to compare the visual appeal of two or more items, suggesting that one is more sightly than another.
Synonyms
more attractive, more pleasing, nicer.
Examples of usage
- The new building is sightlier than the old one.
- She wore a sightlier dress for the occasion.
- His garden is sightlier compared to his neighbor's.
Translations
Translations of the word "sightlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais bonito
🇮🇳 अधिक आकर्षक
🇩🇪 schöner
🇮🇩 lebih cantik
🇺🇦 більш привабливий
🇵🇱 ładniejszy
🇯🇵 より美しい
🇫🇷 plus beau
🇪🇸 más bonito
🇹🇷 daha güzel
🇰🇷 더 아름다운
🇸🇦 أكثر جمالًا
🇨🇿 hezčí
🇸🇰 krajší
🇨🇳 更美丽
🇸🇮 lepši
🇮🇸 fagri
🇰🇿 одан да әдемі
🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვანი
🇦🇿 daha gözəl
🇲🇽 más bonito
Etymology
The word 'sightly' dates back to Middle English, derived from the combination of 'sight', which refers to the ability to see or the appearance of something, and the suffix '-ly', used to form adjectives. The use of '-er' to form the comparative is a common pattern in English, leading to 'sightlier' as a way to describe something that is visually more appealing relative to another. This linguistic construction follows the pattern found in other comparative adjectives where an additional element is added to convey the comparison. While 'sightlier' may not be widely used in contemporary English, its origins reflect the language's evolution and adaptation of adjective forms through regional and historical usage.