HAZY Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

hazy

adjective

ˈhā-zē

Definition of hazy

as in misty

filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August

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as in clouded

covered over by clouds when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground

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as in vague

not seen or understood clearly the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?

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Recent Examples of hazy The story takes place during the course of one evening, in a hazy spiritual plane where anguished souls are caught between life and the hereafter. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 Rhinestones, spandex in hazy, gossamer colors unknown to nature, hair sprayed into place, all primed to be seen, to entertain. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 In hazy images, friends gather around homemade sound systems or crash out in the aftermath of warehouse parties. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 In contrast to the hazy skies of late summer, October often presents a richer, deeper blue by day and some of the year's finest observing conditions after dark. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hazy

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Adjective

At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Definition of misty

Adjective

But what happened inside the house remains a complicated and clouded mystery.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Deravi’s team is focused on the Pieridae family of butterflies, which includes examples like the clouded sulfur (Colias philodice) and cabbage white (Pieris rapae).

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clouded

Adjective

Observers say the Student List party's policies remain vague, which has some worried about Serbia's future.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Experts say the most successful devices aren’t those selling a vague wellness promise to optimize every aspect of a consumer’s health.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Of course, some situations are murkier than a stranger breezing past the entire queue.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The legal position of the Hope Florida grand jury report, already widely reported but also expunged by an appellate court, grew murkier Tuesday amid a multi-pronged effort to prohibit any publication of the document.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of murky

Adjective

Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of darkened

Adjective

But take a walk inside and the ground is laden with faint slabs of rock, gravestones from a centuries-old Indigenous family cemetery that had been obscured by the passage of time and neglect.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
However, the light cast by the waxing moon — just four days from being full — will likely reduce the number of visible meteors by hiding fainter Orionids from sight.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rainy

Adjective

The district also warned customers not to drink or use cloudy or dirty water for food preparation or personal hygiene.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Call your healthcare provider promptly if your urine is ever brown, pink, red, cloudy, or otherwise unusual.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cloudy

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