At first sight
adverb
The instant you see or meet someone or something.
It was love at first sight when I saw my wife.
Often appears as...
- love at first sight
- fall in love at first sight
adverb
When you form an opinion about something or someone the moment you see them.
He seems innocent at first sight but you can't trust him.
Often appears as...
- seems at first sight
- appears at first sight
adverb
The instant you see or meet someone or something.
It was love at first sight when I saw my wife.
Often appears as...
- love at first sight
- fall in love at first sight
adverb
When you form an opinion about something or someone the moment you see them.
He seems innocent at first sight but you can't trust him.
Often appears as...
- seems at first sight
- appears at first sight
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Instant Connection
Used to express a strong, immediate attraction or recognition when meeting someone or seeing something.
We just clicked at first sight, like we had been friends forever.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't always mean the very first second, but rather the initial experience or early stages.
The house seemed perfect at first sight, despite needing some repairs.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Conveys an emotional or aesthetic response that occurs the moment you encounter something.
The painting struck me at first sight; its colors were astounding.
Pro Tip 1/3Instant Connection
Used to express a strong, immediate attraction or recognition when meeting someone or seeing something.
We just clicked at first sight, like we had been friends forever.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't always mean the very first second, but rather the initial experience or early stages.
The house seemed perfect at first sight, despite needing some repairs.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Conveys an emotional or aesthetic response that occurs the moment you encounter something.
The painting struck me at first sight; its colors were astounding.
Pro Tip 1/3Instant Connection
Used to express a strong, immediate attraction or recognition when meeting someone or seeing something.
We just clicked at first sight, like we had been friends forever.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't always mean the very first second, but rather the initial experience or early stages.
The house seemed perfect at first sight, despite needing some repairs.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Conveys an emotional or aesthetic response that occurs the moment you encounter something.
The painting struck me at first sight; its colors were astounding.
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