misty-eyed

adjective

ˈmi-stē-ˌīd How to pronounce misty-eyed (audio)
Synonyms of misty-eyednext
1
: having tearful eyes
2
: dreamy, sentimental
misty-eyed recollections

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Different generations will get misty-eyed over various models Schwinn produced, from the humble safety bike to the Sting-Ray, which took its design cues from American muscle cars, to sleek race bikes such as the Paramount. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 The right-hander got a little misty-eyed as fans gave him a standing ovation. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The dynamic of these three together — and of Holland, Zendaya and Batalon in the roles — has been lovingly nurtured over four films and pays off here with genuinely affecting moments that will have some fans getting misty-eyed. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 This week, Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage turns 18, and fans of the popular sitcom might be getting misty-eyed at seeing the child actor all grown up. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for misty-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of misty-eyed was in 1895

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“Misty-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misty-eyed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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