mist
mist Lexical Profile
mist Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, limiting visibility but to a lesser extent than fog.
"The early morning mist slowly cleared from the valley as the sun rose."
A spray of liquid in fine droplets.
"She refreshed her face with a cooling botanical mist."
Something that obscures or blurs the vision, mind, or memory.
"The true origins of the ancient empire are lost in the mists of time."
• verb
To cover or become covered with condensation or a fine spray of water.
"The bathroom mirror misted up completely during his hot shower."
To spray a plant, surface, or object with a fine cloud of water droplets.
"The gardener carefully misted the delicate orchids to maintain the right humidity level."
Word Nuance & Usage
Mist is often confused with fog; meteorologically, mist implies greater visibility (at least 1 kilometer) than fog, which significantly obscures vision.
• Rhymes for mist
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'mist', meaning darkness or dimness, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'mist' and Swedish 'mist'.
Usage Trend
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