Sightful

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Easily or clearly seen; distinctly visible; perspicuous obsolete

    "for sadness and affliction not only diminisheth and consumeth the moisture of the brain, but also drieth up the bones, with which quality the understanding groweth more sharp and sightful."

  2. 2
    Having full sight; clear-sighted; perspicacious and discerning; observant

    "While polling trends can be interesting and even sightful, again, the only meaningful poll is on Election Day"

Example

More examples

"for sadness and affliction not only diminisheth and consumeth the moisture of the brain, but also drieth up the bones, with which quality the understanding groweth more sharp and sightful."

Etymology

From sight + -ful.

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