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Sore-eyed

Description:

Sore-eyed is an adjective used to describe someone who has sore or inflamed eyes, usually due to an infection or excessive strain.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective (Popular)

- Having red or swollen eyes due to irritation or fatigue.

- Feeling discomfort or pain in the eyes.

Example sentence: After hours of staring at the computer screen, she became sore-eyed and needed to rest her eyes.

2. Adjective (Local)

- Used locally to describe a person who is infected with conjunctivitis or pink eye.

- Commonly used in regional dialects to refer to someone whose eyes are irritated or bloodshot.

Example sentence: The school nurse sent the sore-eyed student home as a precaution against spreading the infection.