misty-eyed

[ mis-tee-ahyd ]

adjective

Origin of misty-eyed

First recorded in 1955–60

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This is not a moment to get misty-eyed and muddle-headed about freedom of the press or right to know.
As WikiLeaks Takes on the Roles of a State, America Must Treat It as One | Stuart Stevens | June 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Adam tearfully watching is the misty-eyed cherry on this satisfyingly tear-jerking sundae.
‘Parenthood’: Season 4’s 10 Most Tear-Jerking Moments (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | January 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Their fathers sitting there misty-eyed with joy and disbelief, their brothers lurking in the corner muttering with envy.
David McCullough at Wellesley Commencement: ‘You Are Not Special’ (Video) | The Daily Beast | June 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
The presidential candidate got misty-eyed while talking about his late mother, Kit Gingrich, and their holiday traditions.
Newt Gingrich Tears Up While Talking About His Mother, Kit (Video) | | December 30, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Wingnuts were flapping their wings when far-left liberals got all misty-eyed talking about “Uncle Joe” Stalin.
America's 9 Worst Demagogues | John Avlon | September 2, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST

Alice stood misty eyed and moveless, till the steamer passed from sight.
Port O' Gold | Louis John Stellman
He threw a teasing look at Honor, glowing and misty-eyed over Jimsy's championing of the oppressed.
Play the Game! | Ruth Comfort Mitchell
The boys had kidded her before about getting all misty-eyed when Steve showed up.
The Electronic Mind Reader | John Blaine
She looked, misty-eyed and smiling, at this man who had transfigured life for her.
To Tell You the Truth | Leonard Merrick
Nangluhà siya pagkabatì sa sintimintal nga isturya, She got misty-eyed upon hearing the sentimental story.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan | John U. Wolff

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