misty-eyed

American  

[mis-tee-ahyd] / ˈmɪs tiˌaɪd /

adjective

1. on the verge of tears.

2. sentimental.

   a misty-eyed romantic.

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Etymology

Origin of misty-eyed

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

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misty-eyed

Variety praised Deadpool and Wolverine's "misty-eyed" fan-service as a "welcome corrective" to 15 years of MCU convolution, even if the special effects and action sequences don't always match 2018's sequel.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024

In the audience, Walton’s dad — who said he would miss his son, his best buddy, terribly — was misty-eyed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023

Kois may not have cried, but we definitely got a little misty-eyed!

From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2023

Films about filmmakers, especially in recent years, tend to lean into self-congratulation — misty-eyed valentines to the magic of moviemaking, and to the noble if flawed souls who strive to put their art onscreen.

From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023

I testify to a powerful altruism in retail-related matters and even find myself getting a bit misty-eyed over this bond that I share with Roberta.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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