MISTY-EYED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

misty-eyed

adjective

Definition of misty-eyed

as in nostalgic

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Recent Examples of misty-eyed 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 Only two divorcees responded with anything remotely reminiscent of misty-eyed melancholy. — Hannah Pittard, People.com, 8 July 2025 And if Bocelli made guests misty-eyed, then Lady Gaga — reportedly set to close out the final day of festivities on Saturday — will no doubt bring the party. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for misty-eyed

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Adjective

Colored Light Bulbs and Lava Lamps Colored bulbs and lava lamps may conjure images of ’90s bedrooms, but nostalgic lighting is returning in a more intentional way.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026
Mismatched geometric shapes and plaid add to the nostalgic feel.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of nostalgic

Adjective

At Cannes, sources told Variety that A24, Netflix, Searchlight Pictures, Focus Features and Mubi were the leading contenders hoping to score his sentimental festival favorite.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Victoria and David Beckham are enjoying a sentimental, idyllic vacation in Portofino, Italy.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

Beyond the dreamy spa treatments, there’s much planned for wellness at Luura, from on-site classes and contrast therapy in the sauna and cold plunge to off-site adventures like hiking and trail running.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
The dreamy visions illustrator Maxfield Parrish created in the early 20th century will be shown, as will a selection of the Museum’s holdings of works by premier American illustrator Norman Rockwell.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dreamy

Adjective

Its direction is stodgy and unimpressive, and its screenplay stilted and mawkish.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
The sounds are chintzy and soaked in reverb, like a mawkish ’80s ballad rewritten from memory, and the whole thing slowly falls apart and fades out like an old track by the Field.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026

Definition of mawkish

Adjective

Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel.

— Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2019
Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention.

— Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2018

Definition of moony

Adjective

Except that’s precisely what awards shows are terrible at — those hammy yuk-yuk sketches, or weepy maudlin moments, that struggle to celebrate the industry by interlacing the show with a theatrical insert.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
That’s when the movie takes a direction that’s both maudlin in the true sense of the word and ultimately even sanctimonious regarding the heroine’s sudden redemption.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026

Definition of maudlin

Adjective

The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
The announcement may come as a shock for country fans who have followed the couple through their sappy podcast appearances and gushy acceptance speeches.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

Definition of sappy

Adjective

Albini doesn’t dress up those songs with any schmaltzy production or studio tricks.

— David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
In the way that Harrison looks to the Bible for models of relationships and drama, Cappa’s Haha, You Clowns looks to schmaltzy sitcoms and after school specials.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025

Definition of schmaltzy

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