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

There were even misty-eyed stories of how the last time the European Figure Skating Championships were held in Sheffield in 2012, Fear was a flower girl.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 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

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 • Jun. 5, 2023

In it, he’s dressed in crisp white short sleeves, seated on the edge of his cot, misty-eyed and grinning as he holds up the ultrasound Mom sent him in the mail.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day