Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleary
adjective
/ˈblɪri/
Definition
Having blurred vision; watery or heavy with sleep.
Examples
- After a long night of studying, she woke up with bleary eyes.
- His bleary look suggested that he had not gotten enough rest.
- The early morning sun made her bleary vision even worse.
Meaning
The term ‘bleary’ is often used to describe eyes that look tired or unfocused, particularly after a lack of sleep or while experiencing sleepiness.
Synonyms
- fuzzy
- blurred
- drowsy
