misty-eyed


misty–eyed

adj \ˈmis-tē-ˌīd\

Definition of MISTY-EYED

1
: having tearful eyes
2
: dreamy, sentimental <misty–eyed recollections>

First Known Use of MISTY-EYED

1895

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