bleary
[ bleer-ee ]
/ ˈblɪər i /
adjective, blear·i·er, blear·i·est.
(of the eyes or sight) blurred or dimmed, as from sleep or weariness.
indistinct; unclear: The day begins with a bleary view of one's world.
fatigued; worn-out.
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bleary
/ (ˈblɪərɪ) /
adjective blearier or bleariest
(of eyes or vision) dimmed or blurred, as by tears or tiredness
indistinct or unclear
exhausted; tired
Derived forms of bleary
blearily, adverbbleariness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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