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Mist

mɪst

Mist definitions
noun
mist mists
  1. a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that limits visibility (to a lesser extent than fog; strictly, with visibility remaining above 1 km (1,100 yards))

    "the peaks were shrouded in mist"

    • a condensed vapour settling in fine droplets on a surface

      "a breeze cooled the mist of perspiration that had dampened her temples"

    • a haze or film over the eyes, especially caused by tears, and resulting in blurred vision

      "Ruth saw most of the scene through a mist of tears"

    • used in reference to something that blurs one's perceptions or memory

      "Sardinia's origins are lost in the mists of time"

verb
mist misted misting mists
  1. cover or become covered with mist

    "the windows of the car were misted up with condensation"

    steam up become misty fog over/up become covered with condensation haze over film over cloud over become cloudy become blurred
    • (of a person's eyes) become covered with a film of tears causing blurred vision

      "her eyes misted over with relief and joy"

    • spray (something, especially a plant) with a fine cloud of water droplets

      "don't mist furry-leaved plants such as African violets"