Blearily

/ˈblɪərəli/ adverb

Definition

In a bleary manner; with dim, watery, or unclear vision; in a confused or vague way.

Etymology

From 'bleary' (from 'blear,' possibly Old Norse 'bleyra') + '-ly' (Old English adverbial suffix from 'like'). The adverbial form describes how an action is performed with bleared perception.

Kelly Says

We describe morning consciousness as 'blearily waking up'—that word captures the exact fuzzy, slow-motion quality of those first minutes after sleep!

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