haze

noun
UK: /heɪz/
US: /heɪz/

  1. A slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles.

    1. The morning haze made visibility poor on the road.
    2. A heat haze shimmered above the asphalt as the sun climbed higher in the sky.

  2. A state of mental obscurity or confusion.

    1. I was in a haze after waking up too early for the trip.
    2. The shock of the accident left her in a haze for several hours after it happened.

Synonyms

fog mist smog blur cloud confusion
haze verb

  1. To become or cause to become hazy.

    1. Smoke began to haze the air as the fire grew.
    2. The mountains hazed in the distance due to the humidity.

  2. To subject someone to abusive or humiliating tricks and tests.

    1. New recruits were hazed by senior members of the club.
    2. The university has a strict policy against hazing.
haze adjective

  1. Not clear because of haze; obscured by haze.

    1. The hazy sun barely penetrated the fog.
    2. We saw a hazy outline of the distant coastline.

  2. Vague or ill-defined.

    1. My memories of that day are hazy and incomplete now.
    2. The details of the plan remain hazy, so we need to confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "haze" in English means: A slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles., A state of mental obscurity or confusion..

The phonetic transcription of "haze" is /heɪz/ in British English and /heɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "haze": fog, mist, smog, blur, cloud, confusion.

Example usage of "haze": "The morning haze made visibility poor on the road.". More examples on the page.