Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sight for sore eyes

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.86 in modern English

Syllables
sight -for -sore eyes
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

sights for sore eyes (plural)

Phrases

eye candy long time no see

Frequently Paired Words

eye candy eyesore long time no see

Antonyms

eyesore

Questions

What does sight for sore eyes mean?
A pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.

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