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Oct 15, 2022 · blear (v.) "to dim (the vision) with tears, rheum, etc.," also "to have watery or rheumy eyes," early 14c., of uncertain origin, possibly from an unrecorded Old English *blerian, which is perhaps related to blur. Related: Bleared; blearing. also from early 14c.
adjective Bleary. from The Century Dictionary. To blur, as the face with weeping; obscure; obfuscate. To blear one's eyes, figuratively, to deceive; hoodwink; blind. To have bleared or inflamed eyes; be blear-eyed. Sore or dim from a watery discharge or other superficial affection: applied only to the eyes.
blear, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
blear in American English. (blɪər) 及物动词. 1. to make dim, as with tears or inflammation. a biting wind that bleared the vision. 形容词. 2. (of the eyes) dim from tears.
Middle English. The earliest known use of the verb blear is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for blear is from before 1300, in Old Age. blear is perhaps formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: blear adj.
Synonyms for BLEAR: vague, faint, hazy, pale, indistinct, fuzzy, bleary, misty; Antonyms of BLEAR: clear, definite, obvious, evident, bright, distinct, plain, certain
Apr 16, 2024 · bleary-eyed: [adjective] having the eyes dimmed and watery (as from fatigue, drink, or emotion).
