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\ ˈmi-stē-ˌīd 
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\Definition of misty-eyed
1 : having tearful eyes
2 : dreamy, sentimental misty-eyed recollections
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misty-eyed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of misty-eyed
: having tears in your eyes
: dreamy or sentimental
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