adjective
Uncommon
blurry
BLUR-ree
Blurry (adjective) means not clear or in focus; hazy at the edges. Example: “The photo was too blurry to make out any faces.”
adjective
1
Not clear or in focus; hazy at the edges.
"If I take off my glasses, everything close up looks blurry."
"The photo was too blurry to make out any faces."
"Her memory of that night is blurry at best."
"CNN spoke recently with several Conyers residents who said they still have blurry vision, shortness of breath, throat irritation or chronic headaches since the chemical plant fire."
— Chris Boyette, Investigators release update on BioLab chemical plant fire probe (2024)
How to use blurry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOut of focus, fuzzy, or lacking clear detail.
Common pairings
blurry photo
blurry vision
blurry memory
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Word forms
- Comparative
- blurrier
- Superlative
- blurriest
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Etymology
From "blur" + "-y."
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Rhymes for blurry
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What does “blurry” mean?
The word “blurry” means not clear or in focus; hazy at the edges. In plain terms, out of focus, fuzzy, or lacking clear detail.
How do you pronounce “blurry”?
“Blurry” is pronounced BLUR-ree (/ˈblɜːɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “blurry” in a sentence?
Here is “blurry” used in a sentence: “The photo was too blurry to make out any faces.”
What part of speech is “blurry”?
“Blurry” is an adjective.
Is “blurry” a common word?
“Blurry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
