misty

adjective
UK: /ˈmɪsti/
US: /ˈmɪsti/

  1. Covered with or producing mist.

    1. The mountain tops were misty this morning.
    2. We drove through the misty forest, barely able to see the road ahead and the misty air made it feel like a dream.

  2. Not clear or bright.

    1. My glasses get misty when I come inside.
    2. The details of that day are now misty, I can't clearly recall every single detail.

  3. With eyes full of tears.

    1. She got misty when she heard the news.
    2. He became misty-eyed as he watched his daughter graduate, feeling a surge of pride.

Synonyms

hazy dim blurred tearful foggy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "misty" in English means: Covered with or producing mist., Not clear or bright., With eyes full of tears..

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

Synonyms for "misty": hazy, dim, blurred, tearful, foggy.

Example usage of "misty": "The mountain tops were misty this morning.". More examples on the page.