Blearier: meaning, definitions and examples
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blearier
[ ˈblɪəri ]
condition of vision
Bleary refers to a state of being blurred or dim, often related to vision. It describes eyes that appear watery or partially closed, typically due to lack of sleep or fatigue. A bleary look can convey tiredness or distress. This term is often used to characterize someone who has just awakened or is suffering from lack of clarity in their perception.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She woke up with bleary eyes.
- After the long night, he stepped outside, bleary and disoriented.
- His bleary vision struggled to focus on the text.
Translations
Translations of the word "blearier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desbotado
🇮🇳 धुंधला
🇩🇪 verblasst
🇮🇩 kabur
🇺🇦 приглушеніший
🇵🇱 przygaszony
🇯🇵 ぼやけた
🇫🇷 flou
🇪🇸 borroso
🇹🇷 bulanık
🇰🇷 희미한
🇸🇦 مبهم
🇨🇿 rozmazaný
🇸🇰 rozmazaný
🇨🇳 模糊的
🇸🇮 zamegljen
🇮🇸 óskýrt
🇰🇿 бұлыңғыр
🇬🇪 ბურუსული
🇦🇿 bulanıq
🇲🇽 borroso
Etymology
The term 'bleary' originates from the early 19th century and is believed to be derived from the word 'blear,' which has roots in Middle English. The word 'blear' itself can be traced to the Old English 'blēoran,' meaning to become dim or obscure. This evolution reflects the sense of vision being clouded or unclear. 'Bleary' conveys the physical sensations of tiredness—often found in poets and writers to articulate the nuances of human fatigue and lack of clarity. Over time, 'bleary' has maintained its focus on the deterioration of vision, often correlating with exhaustion, enhancing its emotive quality in literature and common speech.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,770, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.