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Definition of bleary

bleary

/ˈblɪr.i/
blear · y
Adverb:blearily
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• adjective

1

Looking or feeling dull, unfocused, and tired, especially regarding the eyes after a lack of sleep or crying.

Example

"After studying through the night for his final exam, he rubbed his bleary eyes and poured a cup of coffee."

2

Indistinct, hazy, or poorly defined in outline or appearance.

Example

"The streetlamps cast a bleary glow through the dense autumn fog."

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• Rhymes for bleary

• Nearby Words

bleakness
blearily
bleariness
bleary
bleat
blech
bleed

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, 'bleary' derives from the Middle English root 'blere' (meaning having watery or dimmed eyes) combined with the suffix '-y', likely of Low German or Scandinavian origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bleary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bleary
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