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Bleariest: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleariest

 

[ ˈblɪəriɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of visibility

Bleariest is a comparative form of the adjective 'bleary,' which describes something that is dim, blurred, or weary-looking. The term is often used to describe eyes that appear tired or not well-rested. When someone has bleary eyes, it suggests a lack of sleep or possible exhaustion, leading to a less than clear or sharp appearance. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a lack of clarity in perception or thought.

Synonyms

bloodshot, blurry, dull, tired, watery

Examples of usage

  • After the long night, her bleariest eyes struggled to focus.
  • He woke up with bleariest eyes, barely remembering what happened last night.
  • The bleariest sky hinted at the coming storm.
  • She could barely see through her bleary vision after waking up.

Translations

Translations of the word "bleariest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nublado

🇮🇳 सबसे धुंधला

🇩🇪 am nebligsten

🇮🇩 paling kabur

🇺🇦 найтуманніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej zamglony

🇯🇵 最も曇った

🇫🇷 le plus brumeux

🇪🇸 el más borroso

🇹🇷 en bulanık

🇰🇷 가장 흐릿한

🇸🇦 الأكثر غموضًا

🇨🇿 nejzamlženější

🇸🇰 najzamlženejší

🇨🇳 最模糊的

🇸🇮 najbolj meglen

🇮🇸 mest dimmugur

🇰🇿 ең бұлыңғыр

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბუნდოვანი

🇦🇿 ən bulanıq

🇲🇽 el más borroso

Etymology

The word 'bleary' originates from the early 19th century, with its roots traced back to the adjective 'blear,' which means dim or blurred. The etymological history indicates that 'blear' might be related to the Old English word 'blēoran,' which means to flow or run, thus portraying a sense of obscure visibility. The suffix '-iest' is a common form of comparison in English, used to indicate that something has the highest degree of the quality described by the adjective. Therefore, the term 'bleariest' expresses the utmost state of being blurry or dim. In everyday usage, the term has evolved to not only describe physical appearances but also emotional states, especially fatigue or confusion. As the language has progressed, 'bleary' and its derivatives have found their place in various literary works, emphasizing the struggles of characters through vivid imagery.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,824, 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.