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Misted: meaning, definitions and examples

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misted

 

[ mษชstษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

covering with mist

The word 'misted' refers to the act of covering something with mist or vapor, often leading to a blurred or obscured appearance. It can describe both physical phenomena, such as weather conditions, and metaphorical uses, where clarity is lost. In literary contexts, it may evoke feelings of mystery or nostalgia.

Synonyms

blurred, clouded, fogged, obscured.

Examples of usage

  • The glass was misted with condensation.
  • The landscape was misted in the early morning light.
  • Her vision misted over with tears.
  • The window misted, hiding the view outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "misted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nebuloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neblig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kabut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะผะฐะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mglisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œงใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brumeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nebuloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sisli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๊ฐœ ๋‚€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุจุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlhavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmlistรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›พ่’™่’™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meglen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผะฐะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dumanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nebuloso

Etymology

The term 'misted' is derived from the noun 'mist,' which comes from the Old English 'mist' meaning 'a cloud or vapor.' The word has Germanic roots, akin to the Old Norse 'mรญst' and the Middle Dutch 'mist,' all referring to fine water droplets suspended in the air. Over the centuries, the concept of mist has been associated with various natural phenomena, from early morning fog to the gradual change of atmosphere at dusk. The verb form 'mist' has evolved to represent the action of diminishing visibility through condensation, giving rise to 'misted' as a past participle. As language has developed, 'misted' has also found its place in poetry and literature, symbolizing obscurity or a veil over clarity, whether in a physical or emotional sense.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,761 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.