Foundation level · Year 4 · free
misty
adjective · Say it: MIS-tee
What it means
Foundationfull of or covered by thin cloud, so things are hard to see clearly
On misty mornings, Dad drives slowly and switches on the car's lights.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- foggy
- hazy
- murky
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- bright
- clear
More examples
- The hills looked soft and misty from our holiday cottage window.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'mist' with the ending '-y'.
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