Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misty-eyed
adjective
ˈmɪsti aɪd
Definition
Having tears in the eyes, often due to strong emotions such as nostalgia or sadness.
Examples
- After watching the old home movie, she felt misty-eyed as memories flooded back.
- His misty-eyed gaze during the speech showed just how much it meant to him.
- The misty-eyed look in her eyes hinted at the sorrow she was trying to hide.
Meaning
The term refers to a person who appears to have watery eyes because they are feeling sentimental, emotional, or overwhelmed by memories.
Synonyms
- sentimental
- teary-eyed
- emotional
- nostalgic
