Definition

The quality of being attractive or pleasant to look at.

Example

The sightliness of the garden impressed all the visitors.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park they built downtown?

Yes, it's really beautiful and enhances the sightliness of the area.

I agree! It makes the neighborhood feel so much more inviting.

Absolutely, it's a great place to relax and enjoy nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sightliness → It is formed from "sight" (from Old English *sīht*, meaning the ability to see) and "-liness" (from Old English *-licness*, meaning the quality of being). The word "sightliness" refers to the quality of being pleasing to the eye or visually attractive.

Memory Tip

Think of the ability to 'see' ('sight') and the quality of being pleasing ('-liness') — this helps you remember that sightliness means being visually attractive.

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