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Definition of hazy

hazy

/ˈheɪ.zi/
ha · zy
Adverb:hazily
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hazy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by or covered with a fine mist, smoke, dust, or vapor that reduces visibility.

Example

"The distant mountain peaks were barely visible through the hazy summer air."

2

Vague, indistinct, or poorly defined in memory, thought, or understanding.

Example

"She had only a hazy recollection of the events that took place that evening."

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• Rhymes for hazy

• Nearby Words

haziness
hazing
hazmat
hazy
he
head
head and taillight tetra

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century among mariners to describe thick, misty weather at sea, before the noun 'haze' was formed as a back-formation in the early 18th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hazy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hazy
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