misty (/ˈmɪsti/)
adjective · Intermediate · Nature & Environment
🔊 /ˈmɪsti/
Meaning
Meaning: covered with light mist
Covered with a light mist, so the air looks slightly white and it is hard to see far. It can also describe eyes filling with tears.
Examples
🗣 The hills looked beautiful and misty at dawn.
Etymology
From ‘mist’ (Old English ‘mist’) plus ‘-y’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for hazy weather and for tearful, emotional moments.
Tags: weather, visibility