Misty

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsti/

Definitions of misty

adjective describing something that is full of mist or covered in a thin layer of mist

Example Sentences

A1 The morning was misty, making it hard to see far ahead.

A2 She walked through the misty forest, feeling a sense of mystery and wonder.

B1 The misty weather added a sense of eeriness to the old, abandoned house.

B2 The misty morning gave the city a dreamy, ethereal quality.

C1 The misty landscape was painted with shades of gray and blue, creating a serene atmosphere.

C2 The misty air enveloped the mountains, giving them a mystical aura.

Examples of misty in a Sentence

formal The misty morning obscured the view of the mountains.

informal I love taking walks on misty days, it's so peaceful.

slang The misty weather is perfect for a cozy day indoors.

figurative Her mind was misty with confusion after the long day.

Grammatical Forms of misty

• past tense: mistied
• plural: misties
• comparative: mistier
• superlative: mistiest
• present tense: mist
• future tense: will mist
• perfect tense: have misted
• continuous tense: is misting
• singular: misty
• positive degree: misty
• infinitive: to mist
• gerund: misting
• participle: misted

Origin and Evolution of misty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'misty' originated from the Old English word 'mistig' which meant 'dim, overcast'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misty' has retained its original meaning of being obscured by mist or fog, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something unclear or hazy.