a sight/wonder to behold
Definition of a sight/wonder to behold
formal + literary
: a wonderful or impressive thing to see The huge crowd that gathered at the stadium was a sight/wonder to behold.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: something that is seen : spectacle
: something ludicrous or disorderly in appearance
: a great number or quantity
: to get or catch sight of
: to look at through or as if through a sight
: to test for straightness
: based on recognition or comprehension without previous study
: payable on presentation
: a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel
: miracle
: the quality of exciting amazed admiration
: to be in a state of wonder
: to feel surprise
: to feel curiosity or doubt
: wondrous, wonderful: such as
: exciting amazement or admiration
: effective or efficient far beyond anything previously known or anticipated
: to perceive through sight or apprehension : see
: to gaze upon : observe
: used in the imperative especially to call attention
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