Synonyms of mists

mists 1 of 2

noun

plural of mist

1

as in rainfalls

a light or fine rain

a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rainfalls
• precipitations
• sprinkles
• drizzles
• showers
• mizzles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• storms
• downpours
• thunderstorms
• rainstorms
• cloudbursts
• deluges
• monsoons

2

as in hazes

an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency

a heavy mist obscured our view of the city from the observatory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hazes
• fogs
• clouds
• soups
• smogs
• reeks
• gauzes
• murks
• fumes
• miasmas
• brumes
• smokes
• steams
• banks
• smothers

mists

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mist

as in obscures

to make dark, dim, or indistinct

the damp air misted the window pane

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscures
• blurs
• darkens
• clouds
• shadows
• fogs
• shrouds
• hazes
• blackens
• dims
• overshadows
• beclouds
• shades
• fuzzes (up)
• befogs
• overcasts
• bedims
• overclouds
• dislimns
• masks
• blears
• eclipses
• hides
• conceals
• curtains
• adumbrates
• covers
• obliterates
• cloaks
• veils
• blots out
• screens
• disguises
• camouflages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• illuminates
• lights (up)
• brightens
• reveals
• illumines
• lightens
• exposes
• uncovers
• unveils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mists

Noun

Once considered a superfluous step, face mists have since become a more purposeful—and enjoyable—part of our skin care routines. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

Among other packaging tweaks, the 3-ounce and 8-ounce mists, as well as the 8-ounce wash, now use custom bottles that were developed specifically for this line. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

In 2025, the brand launched three new hair and body mists, which Lively said was a direct response to customer requests. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

The rich formula melts into my skin and makes my arms, legs, and hands feel as smooth as a baby’s bottom, while the indulgent pistachio and caramel scent pairs well with my go-to gourmand body mists and perfumes. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

All Upper Stories rooms also have their own Victrola record players (there’s an in-house record selection to choose a vinyl from), Dyson hair dryers, and skincare sets (think sheet masks and face mists from Knours). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

Phlur has a very expansive selection of body mists with a slew of fitting options. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 July 2026

The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Altitude, soil composition, rainfall, temperature, sunlight and even seasonal mists all shape how a tea plant grows, and that shows up in the cup, according to Martinez. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Verb

Epres offers a lightweight pre-wash bonding treatment that mists evenly through the hair without weighing it down, while Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is an rinse-out option that can be used in place of a hair mask—and remains a editor-favorite K-beauty staple. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026