blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
Synonyms of blurrynext
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily
ˈblər-ə-lē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
adverb
blurriness
ˈblər-ē-nəs How to pronounce blurry (audio)
noun

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a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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The light entering my eyes would bend at two different angles, confusing my brain and making my vision a little blurry. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 The risk is agreeing to a beautiful mission with blurry labor, because good vibes do not assign tasks. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Alvarez’s face was partially visible in the second image, a blurry, upside-down selfie of him and Grande, who was hugging him, which he was also tagged in. — Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 In the early days of television, the line between advertising and entertainment was blurry at best. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blurry was in 1757

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