mist

noun
UK: /mɪst/
US: /mɪst/

  1. A cloud of very small drops of water in the air, making it difficult to see.

    1. The early morning mist made driving dangerous because you couldn't see very far.
    2. The fine mist rolling off the ocean created an eerie atmosphere along the coastline.

  2. A state of mind in which someone cannot think clearly or understand what is happening.

    1. I felt a mist of confusion when I woke up; I couldn't remember where I was.
    2. A mist of nostalgia clouded her memories as she looked through old photographs from her childhood.

Synonyms

cloud haze spray blur fog
mist verb

  1. To become covered with or as if with mist.

    1. The windows mist up when it's cold outside, making it hard to see.
    2. Tears misted her eyes as she watched the touching scene in the film.

  2. To spray a fine spray of liquid onto something.

    1. I misted the plants with water to keep them from drying out in the sun.
    2. The gardener gently misted the orchids to maintain the high humidity they required.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mist" in English means: A cloud of very small drops of water in the air, making it difficult to see., A state of mind in which someone cannot think clearly or understand what is happening..

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

Synonyms for "mist": cloud, haze, spray, blur, fog.

Example usage of "mist": "The early morning mist made driving dangerous because you couldn't see very far.". More examples on the page.