Sight to behold Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsaɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /bɪˈhoʊɫd

SYTE-tuh-bi-HOHLD

UK

sˈaɪt/ /tˈuː/ /bɪhˈəʊld

SYTE-too-bi-HOHLD

Definition

This expression describes something so impressive, beautiful, or remarkable that it is worth seeing.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal speech, often after describing something visually impressive or emotionally moving. Usually found as 'a sight to behold.' Do not use for ordinary or unremarkable things.

• Spanish: espectáculo digno de ver - algo digno de ver
• Portuguese (BR): um espetáculo de se ver - algo digno de ver
• Portuguese (PT): um espetáculo digno de se ver - algo digno de ver
• Chinese (Simplified): 值得一看的景象 - 壮观的景象
• Chinese (Traditional): 值得一看的景象 - 壯觀的景象
• Hindi: दृश्य देखने लायक
• Arabic: منظر يستحق المشاهدة
• Bengali: চোখ জুড়ানো দৃশ্য - দেখার মতো দৃশ্য
• Russian: зрелище - поистине захватывающее зрелище
• Japanese: 圧巻 - 見事な光景
• Vietnamese: cảnh tượng đáng chiêm ngưỡng - cảnh đẹp ngoạn mục
• Korean: 장관 - 볼만한 광경
• Turkish: görülmeye değer manzara - muhteşem görüntü
• Urdu: نظارہ جو دیکھنے کے قابل ہو - دیدنی منظر
• Indonesian: pemandangan yang menakjubkan - pemandangan yang luar biasa

Example Sentences

The fireworks last night were truly a sight to behold.

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The snowy mountains at sunrise are a sight to behold.

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Her wedding dress was a sight to behold.

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When the cherry trees bloom, the park becomes a sight to behold.

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The northern lights are a sight to behold if you're ever lucky enough to see them.

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After the big win, the crowd's celebration was a sight to behold.

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