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/ˈmɪsti/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
characterized by or full of mist; obscured by mist or fog.
The valley looked beautiful in the early morning, decorated with a misty fog.
indistinct or unclear; vague.
She had a misty recollection of her childhood days spent by the lake.
emotionally charged but not fully expressed; sentimental.
His eyes were misty as he reminisced about the past.
Etymology
Middle English, from mist + -y.
Common Phrases and Expressions
misty-eyed:
having tears in one's eyes; sentimental or emotional.
misty mornings:
mornings characterized by fog or mist, often creating a picturesque scene.
misty memories:
recollections that are unclear or faded.
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Slang Meanings
Feeling sentimental or nostalgic.
After watching that movie, I'm feeling all misty.
Unfocused or unclear in thought.
I woke up feeling misty; I couldn't remember what I was supposed to do today.