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misty-eyed
[ mis-tee-ahyd ]
adjective
- on the verge of tears.
- sentimental:
a misty-eyed romantic.
Word History and Origins
Origin of misty-eyed1
Example Sentences
This is not a moment to get misty-eyed and muddle-headed about freedom of the press or right to know.
Adam tearfully watching is the misty-eyed cherry on this satisfyingly tear-jerking sundae.
Their fathers sitting there misty-eyed with joy and disbelief, their brothers lurking in the corner muttering with envy.
The presidential candidate got misty-eyed while talking about his late mother, Kit Gingrich, and their holiday traditions.
Wingnuts were flapping their wings when far-left liberals got all misty-eyed talking about “Uncle Joe” Stalin.
Alice stood misty eyed and moveless, till the steamer passed from sight.
He threw a teasing look at Honor, glowing and misty-eyed over Jimsy's championing of the oppressed.
The boys had kidded her before about getting all misty-eyed when Steve showed up.
She looked, misty-eyed and smiling, at this man who had transfigured life for her.
Nangluhà siya pagkabatì sa sintimintal nga isturya, She got misty-eyed upon hearing the sentimental story.
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