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bleary
adjective \ˈblir-ē\
: very tired and unable to see clearly
Full Definition of BLEARY
1
of the eyes or vision : dull or dimmed especially from fatigue or sleep
2
: poorly outlined or defined : dim <a bleary view>
3
: very tired <bleary travelers>
— blear·i·ly \ˈblir-ə-lē\ adverb
— blear·i·ness \ˈblir-ē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of BLEARY
14th century
Related to BLEARY
- Synonyms
- all in, aweary [archaic], beat, beaten, weary, burned-out (or burnt-out), bushed, dead, done, done in, drained, exhausted, fatigued, jaded, knackered [British], limp, logy (also loggy), played out, pooped [slang], prostrate, spent, tapped out, tired, tuckered (out), washed-out, wearied, wiped out, worn, worn-out
- Antonyms
- unwearied
Medical Dictionary
bleary
adjective \ˈbli(ə)r-ē\
Medical Definition of BLEARY
of the eyes or vision : dull or dimmed especially from fatigue or sleep
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