† hightly, a. and adv. Obs.
Forms: 1 hyhtl{iacu}c, 2–3 hihtlich, 4 hiȝtli.
[OE. hyhtl{iacu}c ‘giving or having cause for hope or joy’, f. hyht hight n.3]
A. adj. Joyous, exultant; delightful, pleasant; in OE., also, hopeful.
| a 1000 Andreas 104 (Gr.) Hama hyhtlicost. a 1000 Cædmon's Gen. 146 Hyhtlic heofontimber. Ibid. 1605 Hyhtlic heorþwerod heafodmaᵹa. c 1200 Trin. Coll. Hom. 213 Þe lichame þe sholde ben þe soule hihtliche bure, makeð hire to ateliche quarterne. |
B. adv. ? Pleasantly, becomingly.
| 13.. Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 1612 He..hatz out þe hastlettez, as hiȝtly bisemez. |