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Definition of misty-eyed
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: having tearful eyes
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: dreamy, sentimental
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“Misty-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misty-eyed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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misty-eyed
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English Language Learners Definition of misty-eyed
: having tears in your eyes
: dreamy or sentimental
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The first known use of misty-eyed was in 1895
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