Meaning:
Someone or something that is extremely pleasing or comforting to look at, especially after a long absence or a difficult time. It’s often used to express relief or happiness upon seeing something that brings joy or comfort.
Examples:
- After spending a week in the hospital, the view of my own home was a sight for sore eyes.
- When I saw the beach after months of hard work, it was truly a sight for sore eyes.
- You’ve been away for so long, your smile is a sight for sore eyes.
- The blooming flowers after the long winter were a sight for sore eyes.
- After hours of walking in the desert, the oasis was a sight for sore eyes.
- The return of the sun after days of rain was a sight for sore eyes.
- When he finally arrived at the airport, it was a sight for sore eyes after waiting so long.
- The clean, organized office was a sight for sore eyes after weeks of clutter.
- The children’s laughter was a sight for sore eyes after such a quiet, lonely day.
- Her favorite restaurant reopening was a sight for sore eyes after the pandemic closures.
- After the long flight, the cozy bed was a sight for sore eyes.
- Seeing my family after being away at college was a sight for sore eyes.
- The finished painting was a sight for sore eyes after months of hard work.
- The familiar streets of my hometown were a sight for sore eyes after years of traveling abroad.
- Seeing my old friends at the reunion was truly a sight for sore eyes.
- After the long night shift, the sunrise was a sight for sore eyes.
- The repaired car was a sight for sore eyes after being broken down for so long.
- Coming back to a clean house after a busy week was a sight for sore eyes.
- The quiet countryside was a sight for sore eyes after living in the noisy city.
- When the rain stopped and the rainbow appeared, it was a sight for sore eyes.