Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleary-eyed
adjective
/ˈblɪəri aɪd/
Definition
having watery or unfocused eyes, often due to tiredness or lack of sleep
Examples
- After staying up late to finish her homework, she woke up feeling bleary-eyed.
- He stumbled into the meeting, bleary-eyed and struggling to focus.
Meaning
To be bleary-eyed means that one’s vision is blurred or hazy, typically from fatigue or lack of rest. It can also imply a sense of grogginess or drowsiness.
Synonyms
- sleepy
- groggy
- drowsy
- halfy
