misty-eyed

adjective

ˈmi-stē-ˌīd 

1

: having tearful eyes

2

: dreamy, sentimental

misty-eyed recollections

Examples of misty-eyed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clad in a purple jersey and shorts, a misty-eyed Ochoa made the sign of the cross and high-fived a handful of teammates. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 June 2026

There’s enough to work with in the unusually large cast to fill out season after season of misty-eyed comedy. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026

The Great Movie Ride, which closed at Hollywood Studios in 2017, has the most misty-eyed fans. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025

There are, however, some roadblocks that are being widely ignored in favor of viral clips that make people misty-eyed for the return of Ronald Reagan. — W. James Antle Iii, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for misty-eyed

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