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misty
adjective \ˈmis-tē\
: full of mist
: not clearly seen or remembered
mist·i·ermist·i·est
Full Definition of MISTY
1
a : obscured by mist b : consisting of or marked by mist
2
a : indistinct <a misty recollection of the event> b : vague, confused <avoided the large, vague, misty issues — Reuben Abel>
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First Known Use of MISTY
before 12th century
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MISTILY Defined for Kids
misty
adjective \ˈmi-stē\
mist·i·ermist·i·est
Definition of MISTY for Kids
1
: full of very tiny drops of water <a misty valley>
2
: clouded by tears <I looked at the photo through misty eyes.>
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