mist|y-eyed

mist|y-eyed
mist|y-eyed «MIHS tee YD», adjective.
1. close to tears: »

... bowed misty-eyed to the packed hall (Time).

2. Figurative. sentimental to the point of tears: »

a misty-eyed speech, misty-eyed farewells.

3. Figurative. having dreamy eyes: »

a misty-eyed youth.


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