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

Example Sentences

Howe was not suddenly getting misty-eyed, but reflecting on the work that was needed to improve the club's tired Benton base following his appointment nearly four years ago.

From BBC

Do you go for a soulful ballad, guaranteed to leave Europe misty-eyed and full of love and peace?

From BBC

And she was misty-eyed when she described trying the dress on for Bezos: “He told me I had never looked so beautiful,” she said.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Accompanying Monday’s announcement, Macklemore posted a misty-eyed montage teeming with Seattle pride, highlighting his journey from hometown kid honing his craft to globe-trotting star with a platform to share with the next generation.

From Seattle Times