misty

[ mis-tee ]

adjective

, mist·i·er, mist·i·est.

1. abounding in or clouded by mist.
2. of the nature of or consisting of mist.
3. appearing as if seen through mist; indistinct or blurred in form or outline.
4. obscure; vague.

misty

/ ˈmɪstɪ /

adjective

1. consisting of or resembling mist
2. obscured by or as if by mist
3. indistinct; blurred

   the misty past

Derived Forms

• ˈmistiness, noun
• ˈmistily, adverb

Other Words From

• misti·ly adverb
• misti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misty¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English mistig. See mist, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Contrails form in the sky in the same way that your breath goes misty on a chilly morning.

From BBC

Debbie Allen and Misty Copeland, Black dance trailblazers in their own right, paid tribute to Jamison on social media over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

It is mild for the time of year but it has typically been dull, grey and misty.

From BBC

To the game, which started in misty, drizzly conditions.

From BBC

Misty Startup, a parent of a Chino Hills High School sophomore, said she was pleased board leaders worked against “lies by unions and their candidates.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cloudy
• foggy
• fuzzy
• hazy
• murky
• overcast