Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smeary
Adjective
/ˈsmɪəri/
Definition
Having a smudged or stained appearance; not clean or clear.
Examples
- The painting had a smeary texture that added to its emotional impact.
- After walking through the muddy path, his shoes looked quite smeary.
- She couldn’t see the words clearly through the smeary glass.
Meaning
The term ‘smeary’ refers to something that has been smudged, either literally or figuratively, resulting in a blurry or unclear quality.
Synonyms
- Smudged
- Blurred
- Streaked
- Vague
- Muddied
