Definition of hazy
hazier
;haziest
1 : made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see 1haze 1a) hazy weather a hazy view of the mountains
2 : vague, indefinite has only a hazy recollection; also : uncertain I'm hazy on that point
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Examples of hazy in a Sentence
We had only a hazy view of the mountain.
He gave us a hazy account of how he had spent the last two weeks.
She has only hazy memories of the accident.
Recent Examples of hazy from the Web
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The band’s hazy, mournful guitar riffs have soundtracked many an art girl’s existential crisis, in large part thanks to talented guitarist/vocalist Rachel Goswell.
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Although the protein target of ISRIB is known, the exact manner in which the drug restores memory is hazy.
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Certainly the lines between races, given the complexity of the human genome and of human interactions, are hazy.
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Her voice suddenly turns gray and hazy, without losing its steely core.
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Today, the picture of exactly how this new statute is unfolding in San Diego County is a bit hazy.
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The hazy light is filtered through leaves or lace; the interior of the house is dim unless lit by candlelight.
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For many American readers, the details of politics and wars in India in the last several decades will be hazy at best.
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According to the Washington Post, in briefings McConnell’s office has only offered senators a hazy picture of the bill.
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Origin and Etymology of hazy
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HAZY Defined for English Language Learners
hazy
playDefinition of hazy for English Language Learners
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: partly hidden, darkened, or clouded by dust, smoke, or mist : hidden by haze; also : having or filled with haze
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: not clear in thought or meaning
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: not certain
HAZY Defined for Kids
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