mistier; mistiest
1
a
: obscured by mist
b
: consisting of or marked by mist
2
a
: indistinct
a misty recollection of the event
3
: tearful
mist·i·ness
ˈmistēnə̇s 
-tin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being misty
the vagueness and mistiness … in his early poems—
H. H. Clark
H. H. ClarkExamples of misty in a Sentence
Adjective
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.
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Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
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With the mild temps, southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing some light, misty rain and foggy conditions.
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And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.
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Adjective
The lushly green Canary Island is a haven for trekkers, with more than 300 miles of walking trails lacing over mountains and through misty subtropical rain forest.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
—Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
With the mild temps, southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing some light, misty rain and foggy conditions.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Nov. 2025
And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Misty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misty. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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misty
adjective
mistier; mistiest
1
: full of mist
a misty valley
2
: vague sense 3, indistinct
a misty memory
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