misting

/ ˈmɪstɪŋ /

noun

the act or an instance of having an artificial suntan applied to the skin by a fine spray of liquid

A misting rain was being swirled about by a temperish wind as Larry came out into the little street.

"They were to be a surprise for him when he came to see us," his mother went on, tears misting the blueness of her eyes.

They trotted briskly around the corner on to the Avenue, and as it was misting heavily the driver let down the glass shield.

They spent the day with us, and have just now driven off on their return home, through this drizzly, misting evening.

It was misting by then, and a chilling suggestion of autumn was in the air.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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