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mist Synonyms

Another word for mist

Choosing another word for mist depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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.

Usage Example

"The early morning fog slowly cleared from the valley as the sun rose."

Strongest
fog
haze
Strong
vapor
brume
Weak
smog

• noun (Context 2)

A spray of liquid in fine droplets.

Usage Example

"She refreshed her face with a cooling botanical spray."

Strongest
spray
Strong
spritz
aerosol
vapor

• verb (Context 3)

To cover or become covered with condensation or a fine spray of water.

Usage Example

"The bathroom mirror misted up completely during his hot shower."

Strongest
fog
fog up
steam up
steam
Strong
cloud
cloud over
befog

• verb (Context 4)

To spray a plant, surface, or object with a fine cloud of water droplets.

Usage Example

"The gardener carefully misted the delicate orchids to maintain the right humidity level."

Strongest
spray
spritz
Strong
sprinkle
moisten
dampen
Weak
atomize

• noun (Context 5)

Something that obscures or blurs the vision, mind, or memory.

Usage Example

"The true origins of the ancient empire are lost in the mists of time."

Strongest
haze
fog
Strong
cloud
veil
film
blur
shroud

Opposites of mist

The opposite of mist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

demist
clear
clarity
defog
clearness
dry
See all opposites of mist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mist
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