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

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

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

Penelope took a deep, calming breath and looked from one eager, misty-eyed face to the other.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood