misty-eyed
Americanadjective
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on the verge of tears.
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sentimental.
a misty-eyed romantic.
Etymology
Origin of misty-eyed
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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There is nothing like the wonder of your first World Cup - the misty-eyed nostalgia of youth, summers that seemed to last forever, the gargantuan stars you believed were immortal.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
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
He must have been misty-eyed, for he took off his glasses and wiped them.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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