Definition

Extremely tired or having a blurred appearance, often due to lack of sleep or exhaustion.

Example

After staying up all night, she had the bleariest eyes in the room.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I woke up feeling my bleariest this morning.

Yeah, I can relate! I barely slept last night.

Maybe we should both get more rest tonight.

Definitely! A good night's sleep can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bleariest → The word 'bleary' comes from the Old English 'blēore' (meaning dim or blurred) and the suffix '-iest' (meaning most). Therefore, 'bleariest' refers to the state of being most dim or blurred, often used to describe tired or watery eyes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bleary' as describing something that is 'dim' or 'blurred' — and the '-iest' means the most of that state. So, when you think of 'bleariest', imagine the most tired or blurred eyes.

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