Meaning & Definition of word "Misty"
Misty
/ˈmɪsti/
adjective:
- 1. characterized by or full of mist; obscured by mist or fog.
- Example: The valley looked beautiful in the early morning, decorated with a misty fog.
- 2. indistinct or unclear; vague.
- Example: She had a misty recollection of her childhood days spent by the lake.
- 3. emotionally charged but not fully expressed; sentimental.
- Example: 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.
Related Words
mist:
a collection of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, resulting in reduced visibility.
haze:
a slight obscuration of the air caused by fine suspended particles.
Slang Meanings of misty
Meaning: Feeling sentimental or nostalgic.
● Example Sentence: After watching that movie, I'm feeling all misty.
Meaning: Unfocused or unclear in thought.
● Example Sentence: I woke up feeling misty; I couldn't remember what I was supposed to do today.