misty

[ mis-tee ]
/ ˈmɪs ti /
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adjective, mist·i·er, mist·i·est.

abounding in or clouded by mist.
of the nature of or consisting of mist.
appearing as if seen through mist; indistinct or blurred in form or outline.
obscure; vague.

Origin of misty

before 900; Middle English; Old English mistig. See mist, -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM misty

mist·i·ly, adverb mist·i·ness, noun

Words nearby misty

mistress of the robes, mistrial, mistrust, mistrustful, mistryst, misty, misty-eyed, misunderstand, misunderstanding, misunderstood, misusage

Words related to mistiness

layer, fold, skin, integument, cloud, web, sheet, fabric, dusting, haze, membrane, opacity, blur, foil, leaf, veil, covering, coat, partition, nebula

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British Dictionary definitions for mistiness

misty
/ (ˈmɪstɪ) /

adjective mistier or mistiest

consisting of or resembling mist
obscured by or as if by mist
indistinct; blurred the misty past

Derived forms of misty

mistily, adverb mistiness, noun