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Meaning of haze
The primary meaning of the word "haze" is a state of atmospheric obscurity.
Etymology of haze
The word "haze" originated in the 16th century, derived from the Middle English word "hasen", which is related to the Old English word "hasu", meaning "gray" or "dusky"
Historically, the word was used to describe a state of atmospheric obscurity, and over time its meaning expanded to include figurative uses, such as a state of mental confusion
Synonyms
mist
fog
cloud
vapor
smoke
steam
murk
gloom
obscurity
blur
confusion
uncertainty
ambiguity
unclearness
indistinctness
fuzziness
fogginess
cloudiness
dimness
dullness
haziness
mistiness
murkiness
smokiness
steaminess
vagueness
ambiguity
uncertainty
indefiniteness
Definitions
- A state of atmospheric obscurity, especially due to heat or moisture in the air
- * A vague or confused state of mind
- * A period of time, especially in the summer, when the air is hot and unclear
Usage Examples
- The haze from the forest fire reduced visibility on the highway
- * The student's mind was in a haze after staying up all night studying
- * The summer haze made it difficult to see the mountains in the distance