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Meaning of misty
The primary meaning of "misty" is related to the presence of mist or a lack of clarity.
Etymology of misty
The word "misty" has its roots in Old English "mist" which referred to a mass of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, and the suffix "-y" which forms an adjective
Historically, the term "misty" has been used to describe both literal and figurative lack of clarity, dating back to the 14th century
Synonyms
foggy
cloudy
hazy
murky
dim
blurry
vague
indistinct
obscure
veiled
shrouded
nebulous
ambiguous
uncertain
indeterminate
dreamy
ethereal
eerie
ghostly
spooky
shadowy
gloomy
dismal
dreary
bleak
somber
overcast
gray
dismal
leaden
dismal
melancholy
moody
mysterious
enigmatic
cryptic
perplexing
baffling
puzzling
confusing
unclear
unintelligible
obscure
abstruse
recondite
enshrouded
befogged
bemused
bewildered
dazed
disoriented
confused
perplexed
puzzled
flummoxed
addled
muddled
bemuddled
fuddled
fogged
cloudy
opaque
turbid
impenetrable
Definitions
- Giving a vague or indistinct impression
- * (Of a place or atmosphere) full of or characterized by mist
- * (Of a person's eyes or vision) affected by tears or other factors that impair clarity
Usage Examples
- The misty mountains rose up in the distance, shrouded in a veil of cloud and fog
- * Her eyes were misty with tears as she said goodbye to her loved one
- * The misty atmosphere of the forest made it difficult to see more than a few feet in front of us
Antonyms
clear
distinct
visible
transparent
obvious
evident
apparent
bright
sunny
cloudless
fair
serene
calm
peaceful
tranquil
still
steady
sharp
defined
precise
exact
lucid
intelligible
comprehensible
straightforward
unambiguous
certain
definite
sure
unmistakable
manifest
patent
palpable
tangible
perceptible
noticeable
discernible
observable
recognizable