Sight for sore eyes Meaning in English

expression

US

SYTE fer SOR EYZ

UK

SYTE fer SAW EYZ

Definition

An idiom used to say that someone or something is very pleasant to see, especially after a long time or after something unpleasant.

Usage & Nuances

Slightly informal; usually a compliment. Commonly used when you are happy to see someone after a while or when something looks especially attractive. Do not use it for ordinary greetings. Sometimes said playfully.

• Spanish: un alivio para la vista - una alegría para la vista
• Portuguese (BR): um alívio para os olhos - uma alegria para os olhos
• Portuguese (PT): um alívio para os olhos - uma alegria para os olhos
• Chinese (Simplified): 久违的美景 - 令人赏心悦目的事物
• Chinese (Traditional): 久違的美景 - 令人賞心悅目的事物
• Hindi: सुकून देने वाला नज़ारा - आँखों के लिए खुशी
• Arabic: منظر يريح العينين - منظر يسعد القلب
• Bengali: চোখের সান্ত্বনা - আরামদায়ক দৃশ্য
• Russian: бальзам для глаз - приятное зрелище
• Japanese: 目の癒やし - 目の保養
• Vietnamese: niềm vui cho đôi mắt - cảnh đẹp mắt
• Korean: 눈에 띄는 반가운 사람 - 보기 좋은 광경
• Turkish: gözlere şenlik - görmeye hasret kalınan
• Urdu: آنکھوں کی ٹھنڈک - خوشگوار منظر
• Indonesian: pemandangan yang menyejukkan mata - sesuatu yang menyenangkan dilihat

Example Sentences

You are a sight for sore eyes after such a hard day.

basic

That green park is a sight for sore eyes in the busy city.

basic

The ocean view from my window is a sight for sore eyes every morning.

basic

Wow, you’re a sight for sore eyes! I haven’t seen you in ages.

natural

After months of snow, the blooming flowers are a real sight for sore eyes.

natural

You bringing me coffee this morning was a sight for sore eyes.

natural