blurry

adjective

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

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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That’s a different, brown-haired and blurry woman who literally never comes into focus throughout the vid. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 June 2026 The video is somewhat blurry and shot from a distance. Jack Date, ABC News, 25 June 2026 Symptoms include dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision and light sensitivity. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Tired of squinting at your dim, blurry TV? K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jun. 2026.

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