blurry

adjective

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

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
Recent Examples on the Web Advertisement Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 22 people from 11 states had reported harmful reactions such as weakness and blurry vision after getting injections, landing some of them in the hospital. Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 During the procedure, the ophthalmologist inserts a very small plastic ring into one cornea to reduce blurry vision. Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for blurry 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'blurry.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurry was in 1757

Dictionary Entries Near blurry

Cite this Entry

“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on blurry

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!