sightly

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective meaning subtle or slight in degree, appearance, or effect.

  - "The sightly change in the weather was noticeable but not extreme."
  - "The sightly sweetness of the dessert was perfect."

---

Antonyms

unsightly

---

Variants

List of all variants of sightly that leads to same result
sightlier , sightliest , sightliness , sightlinesses , sightly

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English sightlig, from sight 'sight' + lig 'like'. Related to see.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'sightly' was first used in English in the 13th century.

2. In Old English, the word 'sightlig' was also used to mean 'visible' or 'manifest'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. subtle: Related to having or showing delicate and sophisticated perception or understanding.

2. slight: Related to being small in degree or amount or not significant.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'sightly' is often used to describe the appearance of characters or settings in a subtle or understated way. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', the character Viola describes herself as 'sightly, tawny' to disguise herself as a man.

How to Memorize "sightly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a subtle or slight change in a scene or an object, such as a leaf turning a slight shade of red in autumn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sightly' with the idea of subtlety or understatedness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'sight' + 'like'. Think of something that is similar in appearance to what you are describing.

---

Memorize "sightly" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize sightly is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.