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blear·y

bleary

 
pronunciation:
bli ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: blearier, bleariest
definition 1: dim or blurred, as the eyes or vision.
After taking that medicine, my vision became bleary.My eyes are getting bleary from hours of studying.
definition 2: vague or indistinct, as something seen.
The image is bleary, but I think that's his wife in this picture.
similar words:
indistinct, vague
definition 3: worn-out or dull from fatigue.
After getting so little sleep, I was pretty bleary during the exam today.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (adj.)bleary little, slightly
(adj.)bleary + noun dawn, drink, expression, eye, face, foul, gaze, glass, half-breed, hobo, lip, look, mind, picture, sleep, string, vision, voice
derivations: blearily (adv.), bleariness (n.)