misty

adjective

ˈmi-stē 

mistier; mistiest

1

a

: obscured by mist

b

: consisting of or marked by mist

2

a

: indistinct

a misty recollection of the event

b

: vague, confused

avoided the large, vague, misty issues

—Reuben Abel

3

: tearful

mistily

ˈmi-stə-lē 

adverb

mistiness

ˈmi-stē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• hazy
• rainy
• murky
• clouded

Examples of misty in a Sentence

enjoyed the misty view of the thunderous falls from the deck of the sightseeing boat

I've a misty understanding of the issue but not so much that I could vote intelligently.

Recent Examples on the Web

On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 July 2025

From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer. —Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025

Now and then in the distance the misty shadow of a mountain. —Eileen Chang, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025

A little over a year ago, Urban Decay re-released the original Naked eye shadow palette, comprised of shimmery earth tones and misty gray hues. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing misty

• get (all) misty
• misty-eyed

Rhymes for misty

• cristae

Kids Definition

misty

adjective

ˈmis-tē 

mistier; mistiest

1

: full of mist

a misty valley

2

: vague sense 3, indistinct

a misty memory

mistily

-tə-lē 

adverb

mistiness

-tē-nəs 

noun