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misty-eyed

American  
[mis-tee-ahyd] / ˈmɪs tiˌaɪd /

adjective

  1. on the verge of tears.

  2. sentimental.

    a misty-eyed romantic.

Etymology

Origin of misty-eyed

First recorded in 1955–60

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