Meaning of blurred in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /blərd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    blurred

    Definitions

    1. indistinct or hazy in outline

    Examples

    • « a landscape of blurred outlines »
    • « the trees were just blurry shapes »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. unclear in form or expression

    Examples

    • « the blurred aims of the group »
    • « sometimes one understood clearly and sometimes the meaning was clouded- H.G.Wells »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting. »
    Aeschylus
  • « The distinction has blurred between young adult and adult books. Some of the teen books have become more sophisticated. »
    Ann Brashares

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