mist
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- noun
- /mɪst/
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neblina
- As we drove through the mountains, the mist enveloped the trees, making the scenery appear mysterious.
- morning mist
- a cloud of mist
- fog or mist
Hell had grass and mist, no?
- Hell had grass and mist, no?
- Strands of mist wrap the mountainsides crowded with furs.
- Waterfalls, mist, nymphs, fairies, subtle energies.
- Pacific Northwest, small town, houses on islands, morning mist, so on and so forth.
Examples
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Yeah, You can see the mist coming up from the falls.
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The early morning light caused a rainbow in the mist of the falls.
Academic text (1994) -
The night air was raw, and there was a mist rising from the water.
Fiction book (1990) -
We were on the road when the mist turned to cold rain and the winds increased.
Fiction book (1990) -
There's a bit of mist there, which might cause problems.
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As they moved lower, the mist around them thinned, and Grant could see the landscape better.
Fiction book (1990) -
Stepping along the mist-slick rocks at the edge of the pool, she stopped suddenly.
Fiction book (1990) -
There's a mist falling as Rayburn steps towards the box.
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Mornings had just enough mist for dramatic effect and just enough cloud cover for enriched colors.
Academic text (2005) -
The mist rose gently from the lake at dawn, creating an enchanting atmosphere around the water.
Synonyms
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A thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see
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A thin cloud of dust, smoke, or moisture that makes it hard to see
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A heavy cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see far
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A thin mist in the early morning that makes the view soft
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A thick mist of tiny ice crystals that makes it hard to see in very cold weather
A thin mist that covers the land and makes things look soft
A thin cloud of tiny ice crystals in the air that reduces visibility
A light, steady mist like gentle rain that makes everything slightly wet
A large thick area of fog over the sea
Idioms
Compounds
- Informal
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A very strong feeling of anger that makes you lose control and stop thinking clearly
A tropical climbing flower with fine leaf parts and a strong smell when crushed
- Specialized
A plant that lives for many years with large bright blue flower clusters that attract butterflies
How Dense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mist comes from old English mist, which meant 'fog' or 'steam' and had a similar form in old Norse. Think of tiny water drops in the air, like your breath on a cold morning, and that image explains why mist means a thin fog that makes it hard to see.