What does “a beautiful sight to behold” mean?

It means that whatever is being referred to is beautiful. “A beautiful sight to behold” is simply a fancier or more flowery way of saying it. It may be a bit antiquated, but it does add emphasis, suggesting (perhaps) that the person or object being seen compares with a work of art, a magnificent vista or something similar. read more

A beautiful sight to behold is one of those sights that remains with you for the rest of your life. It's a sight that touches your soul and inspires art and poetry. read more

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One local yachtsman said: ``It was a sight to behold Bet in all her finery and ear-rings tripping down the jetty in her high heels. read more