mistily

mist·y

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mis-tee]
- /ˈmɪs ti/
- /ˈmɪs.ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-tee]
- /ˈmɪs ti/

Definitions of mistily word

adjective mistily abounding in or clouded by mist. 1
adjective mistily of the nature of or consisting of mist. 1
adjective mistily appearing as if seen through mist; indistinct or blurred in form or outline. 1
adjective mistily obscure; vague. 1
noun mistily In a misty manner. 1

See all 5 definitions of mistily

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Origin of mistily

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English mistig. See mist, -y1

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Parts of speech for Mistily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mistily

mistily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for mistily

adverb mistily

indistinctly — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
blurrily — in a blurry manner
fuzzily — of the nature of or resembling fuzz: a soft, fuzzy material.

All 3 Synonyms of mistily