Misty: meaning, definitions and examples

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misty

[ ˈmɪsti ]

^{Context #1}

weather

Full of, covered with, or accompanied by mist.

Synonyms

cloudy, foggy, hazy, murky

Examples of usage

a misty morning
the misty hills
the misty forest

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thoughts

Not clearly defined or expressed; vague or lacking in clarity.

Synonyms

ambiguous, hazy, unclear, vague

Examples of usage

her memories were misty and unclear
a misty understanding of the situation

Translations

Translations of the word "misty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nebuloso

🇮🇳 धुंधला

🇩🇪 neblig

🇮🇩 berkabut

🇺🇦 туманний

🇵🇱 mglisty

🇯🇵 霧がかかった

🇫🇷 brumeux

🇪🇸 brumoso

🇹🇷 sisli

🇰🇷 안개가 낀

🇸🇦 ضبابي

🇨🇿 mlhavý

🇸🇰 hmlistý

🇨🇳 多雾的

🇸🇮 meglen

🇮🇸 þokukenndur

🇰🇿 тұманды

🇬🇪 ნისლიანი

🇦🇿 dumanlı

🇲🇽 brumoso

Word origin

The word 'misty' originated from Middle English 'misti' which meant 'dim, overcast'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe weather conditions or unclear thoughts. The word has evolved over time to encompass a sense of haziness or lack of clarity.