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 issuesReuben Abel
3
mistily adverb
mistiness noun

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 The orchestra sounded sleek and forceful; the chorus was haunting in both misty religious chants and ominously stirring calls to arms. Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 The opening sequence alone, which patiently watches the sun rise over misty mountains dense with forests, sets the tone for what follows. Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024 With that information and Leonora’s foggy/misty imagery, Tony says greens and grays were ever-present in their minds during the design journey, along with Craftsman elements and the couple’s affinity for vintage and antique finds. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 10 Jan. 2024 After Gerry walked down the aisle and took his place at the altar to await his bride to be, ABC cut to commercial — and the Golden Bachelor stood patiently in silence, occasionally drying his already misty eyes with a handkerchief. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2024 From the verdant Willamette Valley with its misty mornings and spectacular Pinots, to Walla Walla Washington’s gently rolling hills and stunning Syrahs, to the Valle de Guadalupe’s dramatic landscape and ingenious blends. Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023 Her third album expands into spiky garage rock, lavish psych-folk, and misty dance-pop, turning toward romantic love as its primary subject. Pitchfork, 14 Dec. 2023 Due to its altitude, Monteverde is chilly and misty on most nights, so pack warmer clothing for the evening. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023 Phoenix plays the titular French emperor, with Kirby as his wife, Josephine, in Ridley Scott’s action epic — the trailer boasts cannon fire, charging white steeds, swords, smoke and open revolution in the streets — as filtered through the misty lens of a love story. Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of misty was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Misty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misty. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

misty

adjective
mistier; mistiest
1
: full of mist
a misty valley
2
: vague sense 3, indistinct
a misty memory
mistily adverb
mistiness noun

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