misty
UK: ˈmɪsti | US: ˈmɪsti
adj. full of or covered with mist
adj. vague or indistinct in appearance or meaning
adj. suggesting or resembling mist (e.g., a misty color)
The word "misty" derives from the Old English "mist," meaning fine spray or fog, combined with the suffix "-y," which turns nouns into adjectives. The root "mist" traces back to Proto-Germanic *"mihstaz," linked to atmospheric moisture. Over time, "misty" evolved to describe both literal foggy conditions and figurative vagueness, reflecting the blurring effect of mist.
The mountains looked misty in the early morning light.
Her memories of childhood were misty and fragmented.
The artist used soft brushes to create a misty effect.
A misty rain began to fall as we walked home.
His glasses became misty in the humid air.