misty — full of mist; foggy; covered with fine water droplets
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of mist; foggy; covered with fine water droplets
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsti/
Example Sentences
- The photographer waited for the misty sunrise to capture the perfect romantic shot.
- My grandmother's misty recollection of her first date included three different restaurants and two different men.
- The misty lake looked like a scene from a fairy tale.
misty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɪsti/]
full of mist; foggy; covered with fine water droplets
The misty lake at dawn hides the rowboat in soft white haze.
Through the misty fog, find the dusty and rusty lighthouse
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'mistie', formed from the noun 'mist' (fog or haze) with the addition of the adjectival suffix '-y'. The base noun 'mist' has Germanic origins, related to Old English 'mist' meaning fog or vapor.
Breakdown
mist (fog, vapor) + -y (adjectival suffix forming adjectives meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The photographer waited for the misty sunrise to capture the perfect romantic shot.”
“My grandmother's misty recollection of her first date included three different restaurants and two different men.”
“The misty lake looked like a scene from a fairy tale.”
“After watching the sad movie, her eyes became misty with tears.”
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