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mistier

mistier is the comparative form of misty.

Meaning of misty

Adjective

misty (comparative mistier, superlative mistiest)

  1. Covered in mist; foggy.
    • It's very misty this morning; I can't see a thing!
  2. (figuratively) Dim; vague; obscure.
    • a misty memory of his childhood
  3. (figuratively) With tears in the eyes; dewy-eyed.
    • Her eyes grew misty the night her long-time friend passed away.

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Questions about mistier

What is mistier the comparative form of?
Mistier is the comparative form of misty.

Words near mistier in the dictionary

  1. mistided
  2. mistides
  3. mistiding
  4. mistie
  5. mistied
  6. mistier
  7. misties
  8. mistiest
  9. mistified
  10. mistifies
  11. mistify

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