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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Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Skip it, and views will be blurry no matter how good the optics. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Do not keep the peace by leaving the terms blurry and hoping goodwill covers the gap. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Projecting an image onto an ordinary curved windshield causes light to bounce off both the inside and outside of the glass, creating a blurry ghost image. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026 Otherwise, you might be plagued with blurry images all night. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 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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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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