cloudy-eyed
|cloud-y-eyed|
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/ˈklaʊdi-aɪd/
unclear vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cloudy-eyed' originates from the combination of 'cloudy,' meaning 'covered with clouds or mist,' and 'eyed,' referring to the eyes.
Historical Evolution
'Cloudy' comes from the Old English word 'cludig,' meaning 'cloudy or overcast,' and 'eyed' is derived from the Old English 'ēage,' meaning 'eye.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'cloudy-eyed' referred to a literal cloudiness in the eyes, but it has evolved to include metaphorical uses, such as emotional states.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having eyes that appear cloudy or unclear, often due to emotion or a physical condition.
She looked at him with cloudy-eyed confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 19:32