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Definition of
bleary adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
bleary
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
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ˈblɪri
/
/
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(
of eyes
)
not able to see clearly, especially because you are tired
She had bleary, red eyes from lack of sleep.
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bleary
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