misty-eyed

[ mis-tee-ahyd ]

adjective

1. on the verge of tears.
2. sentimental:

   a misty-eyed romantic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misty-eyed¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

This is not a moment to get misty-eyed and muddle-headed about freedom of the press or right to know.

From The Daily Beast

Adam tearfully watching is the misty-eyed cherry on this satisfyingly tear-jerking sundae.

From The Daily Beast

Their fathers sitting there misty-eyed with joy and disbelief, their brothers lurking in the corner muttering with envy.

From The Daily Beast

The presidential candidate got misty-eyed while talking about his late mother, Kit Gingrich, and their holiday traditions.

From The Daily Beast

Wingnuts were flapping their wings when far-left liberals got all misty-eyed talking about “Uncle Joe” Stalin.

From The Daily Beast

Alice stood misty eyed and moveless, till the steamer passed from sight.

From Project Gutenberg

He threw a teasing look at Honor, glowing and misty-eyed over Jimsy's championing of the oppressed.

From Project Gutenberg

The boys had kidded her before about getting all misty-eyed when Steve showed up.

From Project Gutenberg

She looked, misty-eyed and smiling, at this man who had transfigured life for her.

From Project Gutenberg

Nangluhà siya pagkabatì sa sintimintal nga isturya, She got misty-eyed upon hearing the sentimental story.

From Project Gutenberg