Mist

mist

/mist/

noun

noun: mist


 * 1) a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface limiting visibility, but to a lesser extent than fog; strictly, with visibility remaining above 1.5 miles (1 km).  "the peaks were shrouded in mist"


 * 1) fume
 * 2) * a condensed vapor settling in fine droplets on a surface. "a breeze cooled the mist of perspiration that had dampened her temples"
 * 3) * a haze or film over the eyes, especially caused by tears, and resulting in blurred vision. "Ruth saw most of the scene through a mist of tears"
 * 4) * used in reference to something that blurs one's perceptions or memory. plural noun: mists  "Sardinia's origins are lost in the mists of time"

verb

verb: mist; 3rd person present: mists; past tense: misted; past participle: misted; gerund or present participle: misting


 * 1) cover or become covered with mist.  "the windows were misted up with condensation"  h  Similar:  steam up

become misty

fog over/up

haze over

film over