Blearier

/ˈblɪəriər/ adjective

Definition

More bleared; more dim, watery, tired, or unclear in vision or perception.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'bleary,' from 'blear' (possibly Old Norse 'bleyra') + '-y' + '-er' (Old English comparative suffix). This allows gradation of the quality of being bleared.

Kelly Says

Comparative adjectives like 'blearier' show how language lets us describe not just states but movement between states—it's not just 'tired eyes' but 'getting tireder'!

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