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What is another word for Misty? – 258 Misty Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hazy foggy cloudy murky dim vague obscure nebulous indistinct faint blurry bleary gloomy dismal dreary overcast shadowy veiled shrouded hidden concealed ambiguous unclear indeterminate uncertain vague fuzzy cloudy steamy smoky dusty dirty polluted opaque impenetrable imperceptible faint weak feeble pale washed-out watered-down diluted attenuated subdued muted toned-down softened gentle quiet still calm peaceful serene tranquil soothing dreamy ethereal otherworldly eerie mysterious enigmatic secretive covert furtive stealthy surreptitious

    Meaning of Misty

    The primary meaning of the word "Misty" is related to something that is obscured or partially hidden by mist or fog.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "Misty" can be defined as giving off or characterized by mist, or partially hiding or obscuring something by mist or fog.
    • It can also describe something that is vague, indistinct, or difficult to perceive or remember.
    • In a more poetic sense, "Misty" can describe a dreamy, ethereal, or otherworldly quality.

    Etymology of Misty

    The word "Misty" has its roots in Old English "mist", which referred to a mass of tiny water droplets suspended in the air.
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe weather conditions characterized by mist or fog.
    Over time, the word has taken on figurative meanings, such as describing something that is vague, obscure, or difficult to perceive.

    Example Uses

    • The misty morning air made it difficult to see more than a few feet in front of us.
    • The misty memories of my childhood are all that remain of a happy time.
    • The misty landscape of the painting created a sense of mystery and intrigue.
    • The misty eyes of the old man seemed to hold a deep sadness.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    clear bright sunny cloudless distinct sharp vivid intense strong bold obvious certain definite precise transparent penetrating perceptible visible apparent evident noticeable palpable tangible concrete solid substantial firm robust sturdy dense heavy thick opaque

    Related Nouns

    fog mist cloud haze vapor steam smoke dust murk gloom dimness obscurity ambiguity uncertainty vagueness indistinctness faintness weakness feebleness paleness washing watering dilution attenuation subduedness muting toning softening gentleness quietness stillness calmness peacefulness serenity tranquility soothingness dreaminess ethereality otherworldliness eeriness mysteriousness enigma secrecy covertness furtiveness stealthiness surreptitiousness

    Related Verbs

    obscure hide conceal veil shroud cloud fog haze mist steam smoke dust murk gloom dim vague weaken faint pale wash water dilute attenuate subdue mute tone soften gentle quiet still calm peaceful serene tranquil soothe dream etherealize otherworld eerie mysterious enigmatize secret cover furtive stealthy surreptitious

    Related Adjectives

    hazy foggy cloudy murky dim vague obscure nebulous indistinct faint blurry bleary gloomy dismal dreary overcast shadowy veiled shrouded hidden concealed ambiguous uncertain vague fuzzy cloudy steamy smoky dusty dirty polluted opaque impenetrable imperceptible faint weak feeble pale washed-out watered-down diluted attenuated subdued muted toned-down softened gentle quiet still calm peaceful serene tranquil soothing dreamy ethereal otherworldly eerie mysterious enigmatic secretive covert furtive stealthy surreptitious