a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth’s surface that limits visibility (to a lesser extent than fog; strictly, with visibility remaining above 1 km):the peaks were shrouded in mist [in singular]:a mist rose out of the river
[in singular] a condensed vapour settling in fine droplets on a surface:a breeze cooled the mist of perspiration that had dampened her temples
[in singular] 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
[count noun] used in reference to something that blurs one’s perceptions or memory:Sardinia’s origins are lost in the mists of time
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cover or become covered with mist: [with object]:the windows of the car were misted up with condensation [no object]:the glass was beginning to mist up
[no object] (of a person’s eyes) become covered with a film of tears causing blurred vision:her eyes misted over with relief and joy
[with object] spray (something, especially a plant) with a fine cloud of water droplets:don’t mist furry-leaved plants such as African violets
