foggy

adjective

ˈfȯ-gē How to pronounce foggy (audio)
Definition of foggynext
1
as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension it's pretty foggy outside, so be careful driving home

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2
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly could only see a foggy outline of the intruder in the dark

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Recent Examples of foggy Look for wildflowers and endemic fauna on the Tomales Point Trail, which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula, delivering gorgeous, foggy views of the Pacific Ocean. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 And from there, the details become even foggier, at least from the POV of the White House. — Tina Nguyen, The Verge, 17 June 2026 Loftis has his own traumatic history with the town of Widow’s Bay, but remains skeptical until he is scratched by an ethereal creature on a foggy night. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 Your brain becomes foggy and every movement feels painfully slow. — Eva Steinwald, CNBC, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foggy
  1. hazy
  2. vague
  3. misty
  4. faint
  5. rainy
  6. murky
  7. clouded
Adjective
  • In fact, the iconic band of hazy light known as the galactic center should routinely be visible for a few more months across the United States – and the rest of the northern hemisphere – arcing across the night sky.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of hazy
Adjective
  • The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Trip reports were vague but full of warnings about steep canyon walls and boat-eating holes.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Definition of misty
Adjective
  • Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Best Time to Visit Bellevue’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest means that its weather is generally temperate, with mild, rainy springs and warm, sunny summers.
    — Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of rainy
Adjective
  • More than a year later, the origin of the document remains murky.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • By the time the game ended, Sasaki’s three-inning start seemed like a murky nightmare the Dodgers awoke from in a sweat.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of murky
Adjective
  • And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
    — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Within days of the pool being refilled in early June, the water had turned green and algae-clouded amid a heat wave in Washington, DC that saw temperatures reach 100 degrees.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of clouded

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