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misty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪsti/

misty means: Covered with tiny drops of water in the air, making it hard to see clearly.

adjective

WITH MISTB1

Covered with tiny drops of water in the air, making it hard to see clearly.

  • It was a misty morning.
  • We walked through the misty valley.
  • The hills looked mistier after the rain.

Similar words: foggy, hazy

Opposites: clear

Common phrases: misty morning, misty hills, misty weather

TEARFUL EYESB2

Having tears in your eyes, often because you feel strong emotion.

  • Her eyes were misty.
  • His eyes grew misty during the farewell.
  • Watching her daughter graduate left her misty with pride.

Similar words: tearful, watery

Common phrases: misty eyes, grow misty, become misty

UNCLEARC1

Not clear or easy to remember, see, or understand.

  • I have a misty memory of that day.
  • Only a misty outline of the plan remained.
  • Her childhood memories grew mistier over time.

Similar words: vague, hazy, dim

Opposites: clear, distinct

Common phrases: misty memory, misty recollection, misty outline

Questions about misty

What does misty mean?

Covered with tiny drops of water in the air, making it hard to see clearly.

What is misty in other languages?

Türkçe: sisli · Español: brumoso · Français: brumeux · Deutsch: neblig · Italiano: nebbioso · 日本語: 霧のかかった

How do you pronounce misty?

It is pronounced /ˈmɪsti/.

How do you use misty in a sentence?

It was a misty morning. We walked through the misty valley.

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