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Definition of misty

misty

/ˈmɪsti/
mis · ty
Adverb:mistily
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• adjective

1

Full of, covered with, or accompanied by mist; characterized by light fog or fine water droplets in the air.

Example

"We walked along the quiet shoreline in the cool, misty morning air."

2

Indistinct, blurred, or clouded in appearance, often because of moisture, condensation, or tears.

Example

"Her eyes grew misty with tears as she listened to the farewell speech."

3

Vague, obscure, or indistinct in memory, thought, or understanding.

Example

"He had only a misty recollection of the village he had visited in his early childhood."

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• Rhymes for misty

• Nearby Words

mistrustful
mistrustfully
mistruth
misty
mistype
misunderstand
misunderstandable

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'mistig', formed from 'mist' (fog, dimness) and the adjectival suffix '-ig'.

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