Blurrier: meaning, definitions and examples

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blurrier

 

[ ˈblɜːriər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

visual clarity

The term 'blurrier' is the comparative form of 'blurry'. It describes something that lacks sharpness or clarity, typically in visual contexts. When an image or object is described as blurrier, it suggests a reduction in focus or detail compared to something else. This can pertain to photographs, visions, or any representation that appears indistinct. Often, factors like distance, motion, or poor lighting contribute to the blurriness of an object or image.

Synonyms

fuzzier, hazy, less clear

Examples of usage

  • The photo is blurrier than I expected.
  • His vision became blurrier as he aged.
  • The video looked blurrier on the small screen.
  • The farther away you are, the blurrier the object appears.

Translations

Translations of the word "blurrier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais desfocado

🇮🇳 धुंधला

🇩🇪 verschwommener

🇮🇩 lebih kabur

🇺🇦 більш розмитий

🇵🇱 bardziej rozmyty

🇯🇵 ぼやけた

🇫🇷 plus flou

🇪🇸 más borroso

🇹🇷 daha bulanık

🇰🇷 더 흐릿한

🇸🇦 أكثر ضبابية

🇨🇿 více rozmazaný

🇸🇰 viac rozmazaný

🇨🇳 更模糊

🇸🇮 bolj zamegljen

🇮🇸 meira óskýr

🇰🇿 одан да бұлыңғыр

🇬🇪 მეტი模糊

🇦🇿 daha bulanıq

🇲🇽 más borroso

Word origin

The term 'blur' originated from the early 19th century, with its roots believed to be in the dialectal use of the word from the late 1700s. Its exact origin is somewhat unclear, but it likely derives from the word 'bleary', which means dim or blurred. 'Bleary' itself harkens back to the early 1800s and is thought to come from the Scottish word 'bleer', a term used to describe watery or poorly focused eyes. Over time, the adjective form of 'blurry' developed, leading to the comparative form 'blurrier'. The evolution of these terms reflects advancements in visual technology, photography, and the common human experience with vision, underscoring how our language adapts to descriptive needs in everyday life.