sore

Definition

  • noun: a sore or painful spot on the body
  • noun: a localized sore spot on the body
  • adjective: feeling or affected by pain
  • adjective: causing pain or distress
  • synonyms: painful, sorrel, inflamed

Examples

  • After being away from home for so long, my friends and family were 'a sight for sore eyes'.

  • I wasn't wearing the right clothes for the party, and I 'stuck out like a sore thumb'.

  • He's a 'sore loser'. [=he becomes very upset or angry when he loses]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Ah, Arendelle, our most mysterious trade partner. Open those gates so I may unlock your secrets and exploit your riches. ...Did I just say that out loud? Oh, me sore eyes can't wait to. See the Queen and the Princess. I bet they're absolutely lovely. I bet they are beautiful. Princess Anna...? (..)
    2013 Frozen