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bleary-eyed

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Tired, because of lack of sleep, and having blurred or reddened eyes.

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Examples

“Near-synonyms: exhausted, weary; see⟳ also Thesaurus:fatigued”
“Bleary-eyed walkers prepared their kit for the final mountain, while the onboard crew fed and watered them, boosting people's energy levels for the last⟳ challenge⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

bleaty blebby blecherous blechnaceous blechy bleddy

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