at first sight



at first sight

The first time one sees another person or thing. When I met my wife, it was love at first sight. At first sight, I knew that house was perfect for me.
See also: first, sight

at first sight

when someone or something is seen for the first time For my brother and sister-in-law, it was love at first sight. At first sight I thought the test was easy, but there were some tricky questions.
Related vocabulary: at first glance
See also: first, sight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaarloKAH:R-loFinnish
Tsvetan-Bulgarian
VĚRa-Czech
Chantalshawn-TAHL (French), shawn-TAL (English), shan-TAL (English), shahn-TAHL (Dutch)French, English, Dutch
Koutako:-tahJapanese
Micheil-Scottish