adj
blear
Blear (adj) means Blurred or watery, especially describing eyes that are hard to see clearly through.
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1
Blurred or watery, especially describing eyes that are hard to see clearly through.
"The Devil, now disguised as a half-wit peasant to Lars-Goren’s left, stood grinning, his blear eyes glittering."
— John Gardner, Freddy's Book (1981)
2
Relating to, or resulting from, poor, blurred eyesight.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English blere, related to Low German bleeroged (“bleareyed”), Middle High German blerre (“double vision”), and German Blerre (“double vision”). It may also be related to blur.
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What is the meaning of blear?
"blear" (adj) means blurred or watery, especially describing eyes that are hard to see clearly through.
What is another word for blear?
Other words for "blear" include bleary.
What is the opposite of blear?
The opposite of "blear" is clear.
What are the different meanings of blear?
"blear" has 2 main meanings: 1. Blurred or watery, especially describing eyes that are hard to see clearly through; 2. Relating to, or resulting from, poor, blurred eyesight.
