Blearest: meaning, definitions and examples
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blearest
[ ˈblɪərɪst ]
least clear
The term 'blearest' is a comparative form of the adjective 'blear,' which has fallen out of popular use but refers to something that is blurred or indistinct. In this context, 'blearest' refers to the least clear or most obscured perception of something, often due to a physical condition affecting sight or a metaphorical situation where clarity is diminished. It may describe things like vision affected by tears or fog, or even thoughts and ideas that are not well-formed. While rare, the word may still be encountered in poetic or literary contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Through the blearest window, I could barely see the garden.
- Her blearest memories of childhood were fading fast.
- The blearest thoughts were a sign of her fatigue.
Translations
Translations of the word "blearest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais querido
🇮🇳 सबसे प्रिय
🇩🇪 liebste
🇮🇩 paling tercinta
🇺🇦 найдорожчий
🇵🇱 najdroższy
🇯🇵 最愛の
🇫🇷 le plus cher
🇪🇸 el más querido
🇹🇷 en sevdiğim
🇰🇷 가장 사랑하는
🇸🇦 الأحب
🇨🇿 nejdražší
🇸🇰 najdrahší
🇨🇳 最亲爱的
🇸🇮 najdražji
🇮🇸 dýrmætasta
🇰🇿 ең қымбат
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ძვირფასი
🇦🇿 ən dəyərli
🇲🇽 el más querido
Etymology
The word 'blearest' derives from the Middle English term 'blere,' which is linked to the Old English 'blǣran,' meaning to smear or blind. This Old English root influenced the evolution of the term into its present form. The adjective 'blear' itself emerged to describe a specific vision impairment, often associated with seeing things indistinctly. Historically, 'blear' was frequently used in literature to convey states of confusion or lack of clarity, emphasizing both physical sight and metaphorical comprehension. The comparative 'blearest' was formed to denote a heightened degree of this blurriness or obscurity, although its usage has diminished over the centuries, making it a more archaic term in modern language.