Misty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪsti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Misty is an adjective meaning Covered in mist; foggy.
Meaning
Covered in mist; foggy.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Dim; vague; obscure.
- (figuratively) With tears in the eyes; dewy-eyed.
Example Sentences
a misty memory of his childhood
It's very misty this morning; I can't see a thing!
Her eyes grew misty the night her long-time friend passed away.
My remembrances of the place and its people are misty — all about it seem more like something I once saw in a dream, but whose characters time has effaced.
Word Forms
- mistier
- mistiest
Synonyms for misty
Depending on context, synonyms include wet, brumous, foggy, cloudy, hazy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hazy, brumous, foggy, cloudy, wet, dim.
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