What does bleary-eyed mean?
Bleary-eyed means Tired, because of lack of sleep, and having blurred or reddened eyes..
Bleary-eyed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Tired, because of lack of sleep, and having blurred or reddened eyes..
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: exhausted, weary; see also Thesaurus:fatigued
Bleary-eyed walkers prepared their kit for the final mountain, while the onboard crew fed and watered them, boosting people's energy levels for the last challenge.
Synonyms for bleary-eyed
Antonyms for bleary-eyed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bleary-eyed
- most bleary-eyed
- bleareyed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bleary-eyed?
Common synonyms include bleareyed, bleary, exhausted, weary.
What is the opposite of bleary-eyed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bleary-eyed in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: exhausted, weary; see also Thesaurus:fatigued
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