Sightliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sightliest

 

[ ˈsaɪtliest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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Sightliest is a superlative form of the adjective 'sightly', which means having a pleasing appearance. It is used to describe something that is the most sightly or attractive among others. This term is less common in modern usage and may be found more frequently in literary contexts.

Synonyms

loveliest, most attractive, prettiest.

Examples of usage

  • The sightliest of the flowers bloomed first.
  • She wore the sightliest dress at the event.
  • In his opinion, this was the sightliest view in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "sightliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mínimo

🇮🇳 थोड़ा सा

🇩🇪 geringfügig

🇮🇩 terkecil

🇺🇦 найменший

🇵🇱 najmniejszy

🇯🇵 わずか

🇫🇷 le plus petit

🇪🇸 el más pequeño

🇹🇷 en az

🇰🇷 가장 적은

🇸🇦 الأقل

🇨🇿 nejmenší

🇸🇰 najmenší

🇨🇳 最小的

🇸🇮 najmanjši

🇮🇸 minnsti

🇰🇿 ең аз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მცირე

🇦🇿 ən kiçik

🇲🇽 el más pequeño

Etymology

The term 'sightliest' derives from the Old English 'sīht', which relates to sight or seeing, and 'ly', a suffix used to form adjectives from nouns. The word evolved through Middle English as 'sightly' meaning agreeable to sight or pleasant in appearance. The addition of the superlative '-est' suffix formed 'sightliest', which is used to convey the highest degree of attractiveness. Throughout its history, 'sightliest' has been used primarily in literary and poetic descriptions, emphasizing beauty and visual appeal, though its usage has declined in contemporary language.