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
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After all, the line between Bachelor Nation star and influencer is already blurry, as many of them turn to content creation after the series ends. Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 Kourtney added an adorable picture of their 22-month-old toddler running around the grass, adding a blurry effect to the image over Rocky. Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The Radley team has also created a tabloid-style newspaper with an artfully blurry image of Beka and her Romilly bag on the cover, and an interview inside. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 This hardware innovation removes blurry edges, ensuring a full 1-inch effective image circle and delivering sharp, clear corners throughout the panoramic image. New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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