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

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Example Sentences

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misty-eyed

Asked what makes the tournament so popular, Mathews said he felt it was a primeval connection with rock and water, coupled with misty-eyed childhood memories.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

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

Just before this photograph was taken, Cohen sold a painting to a Facebook follower she had never met; the transaction caused the artist to become misty-eyed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2023

In the center of the room the Giants’ coach, Don Hay, stood misty-eyed.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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