misty

adjective

ˈmi-stē How to pronounce misty (audio)
Definition of mistynext
1
as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension enjoyed the misty view of the thunderous falls from the deck of the sightseeing boat

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2
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly I've a misty understanding of the issue but not so much that I could vote intelligently

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Recent Examples of misty With the mild temps, southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing some light, misty rain and foggy conditions. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Nov. 2025 From the thunderous canyons of Utah to the misty peaks of China, 2025 reveals a world not only rich in beauty—but in economic might. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025 Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites. — Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misty
  1. hazy
  2. vague
  3. rainy
  4. faint
  5. murky
  6. clouded
  7. foggy
Adjective
  • In fact, the iconic band of hazy light known as the galactic center should routinely be visible for a few more months across the United States – and the rest of the northern hemisphere – arcing across the night sky.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of hazy
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  • There’s no reason to think, for example, that decisions made by political appointees based on vague standards would be any more transparent than those made by peer reviewers based on scientific merit.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • American Mission’s partnership with the company, as well as the ads’ vague message about Donalds, exemplify the opaque nature of the AI industry’s spending in the 2026 election cycle.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of vague
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  • Best Time to Visit Bellevue’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest means that its weather is generally temperate, with mild, rainy springs and warm, sunny summers.
    — Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of rainy
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  • Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of faint
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  • More than a year later, the origin of the document remains murky.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • By the time the game ended, Sasaki’s three-inning start seemed like a murky nightmare the Dodgers awoke from in a sweat.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of murky
Adjective
  • And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
    — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Within days of the pool being refilled in early June, the water had turned green and algae-clouded amid a heat wave in Washington, DC that saw temperatures reach 100 degrees.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • But Raj is feverish, foggy, and exhausted.
    — Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of foggy

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