Sightful

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Containing many interesting or striking things to look at, such as a place rich in scenery or spectacles
2. Abounding in sights worth seeing, offering a great deal to view and admire
3. Describing a place or occasion that is full of things to see and remark upon

Etymology: "Sightful" is formed from "sight" and the suffix "-ful," which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "full of" or "characterized by." Combined, the word describes something full of sight, or having the quality of sight, an unusually plain construction that English speakers could build on the spot from familiar parts. The suffix "-ful" is an old and productive English ending, descending from the Old English "full," meaning "full." Words like "hopeful" and "fearful" follow the same pattern, so "sightful" fits neatly among them. The base, "sight," comes from Old English "gesiht" and ultimately belongs to the same family as "see."