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Blurry: Definition, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：blurry (Blurry)

Blurry 🔊

/ˈblɜːri/

adj.

When you cannot see something clearly because the edges and details are not sharp, like a bad photo.

blurry 🔊

➕

/ˈblɜːri/

adj.

Not sharp or clear; difficult to see because of indistinct edges or details.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from 'blur' (noun/verb) + '-y' suffix, meaning 'characterized by blur'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a BLURry photo—your eyes are a BLUR trying to focus.

📖 Example

After staring at the screen for hours, my vision became blurry and I needed to rest my eyes. 🔊 After staring at the screen for hours, my vision became blurry and I needed to rest my eyes.

🔗 Collocations

blurry image – blurry image

blurry vision – blurry vision

blurry photograph – blurry photograph

🔄 Synonyms

fuzzy (adj.) – Having a blurred or indistinct outline.

out of focus (adj.) – Not sharp; lacking clarity of image.

hazy (adj.) – Covered by a haze; not clear, especially in appearance.

🚫 Antonyms

sharp (adj.) – Having a clear, distinct outline.

crisp (adj.) – Clean and clear; not fuzzy.

🌱 Derivatives

blurriness (n.) – The quality of being blurry.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'blurry' gained popularity with the rise of photography in the 19th century, describing out-of-focus images. Today it's common in digital contexts, like blurry photos or vision.

Meaning 2：vague (Blurry)

Blurry 🔊

/ˈblɜːri/

adj.

When a memory or idea is not clear or definite in your mind, making it hard to recall details.

Old photograph with blurry faces and background

vague 🔊

➕

/veɪɡ/

adj.

Not clearly remembered or understood; indistinct in the mind.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My memories of that childhood vacation are now a bit blurry, but I remember feeling very happy. 🔊 My memories of that childhood vacation are now a bit vague, but I remember feeling very happy.

🔗 Collocations

blurry memory – vague memory

blurry recollection – vague recollection

blurry idea – vague idea

🔄 Synonyms

hazy (adj.) – Indistinct; not clear in the mind.

faint (adj.) – Lacking clarity or brightness; barely perceptible.

fuzzy (adj.) – Imprecise or unclear in thought or perception.

🚫 Antonyms

clear (adj.) – Easy to perceive or understand; unambiguous.

vivid (adj.) – Producing powerful feelings or clear images in the mind.

🌱 Derivatives

blur (v.) – To make or become unclear or less distinct.