A sight for sore eyes

phrase

Someone or something that one is happy to see.

After a long day of work, the sight of my bed is a sight for sore eyes.
Visual representation of "a sight for sore eyes" - Someone or something that one is happy to see

Often appears as...

  • you're a sight for sore eyes
  • it's a sight for sore eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something that is remarkably good-looking or attractive.

Wow, this newly decorated room is a sight for sore eyes.
Visual representation of "a sight for sore eyes" - Something that is remarkably good-looking or attractive

Often appears as...

  • she's a sight for sore eyes
  • he's a sight for sore eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Someone or something that one is happy to see.

After a long day of work, the sight of my bed is a sight for sore eyes.
Visual representation of "a sight for sore eyes" - Someone or something that one is happy to see

Often appears as...

  • you're a sight for sore eyes
  • it's a sight for sore eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something that is remarkably good-looking or attractive.

Wow, this newly decorated room is a sight for sore eyes.
Visual representation of "a sight for sore eyes" - Something that is remarkably good-looking or attractive

Often appears as...

  • she's a sight for sore eyes
  • he's a sight for sore eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "a sight for sore eyes"
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Positive Relief

Expresses happiness or relief at seeing someone or something after difficulty or absence.

Illustration for Positive Relief
Seeing my friends at the airport was a sight for sore eyes.
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Not Literal

Usually not about physical sight but feelings of joy and comfort.

Illustration for Not Literal
Hearing her voice on the phone was a sight for sore eyes.
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Common Reunion

Often used during reunions or meetings after long periods apart.

Illustration for Common Reunion
You're a sight for sore eyes, grandma!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Relief

Expresses happiness or relief at seeing someone or something after difficulty or absence.

Illustration for Positive Relief
Seeing my friends at the airport was a sight for sore eyes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Usually not about physical sight but feelings of joy and comfort.

Illustration for Not Literal
Hearing her voice on the phone was a sight for sore eyes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Reunion

Often used during reunions or meetings after long periods apart.

Illustration for Common Reunion
You're a sight for sore eyes, grandma!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Relief

Expresses happiness or relief at seeing someone or something after difficulty or absence.

Illustration for Positive Relief
Seeing my friends at the airport was a sight for sore eyes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Usually not about physical sight but feelings of joy and comfort.

Illustration for Not Literal
Hearing her voice on the phone was a sight for sore eyes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Reunion

Often used during reunions or meetings after long periods apart.

Illustration for Common Reunion
You're a sight for sore eyes, grandma!
Visual representation of the word "A sight for sore eyes"

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