Definition of Mist

1. Noun. A thin fog with condensation near the ground.

Generic synonyms: Fog
Derivative terms: Misty, Misty

2. Verb. Become covered with mist. "The windshield misted over"
Exact synonyms: Mist Over
Generic synonyms: Cover, Spread Over

3. Verb. Make less visible or unclear. "The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley"
Exact synonyms: Becloud, Befog, Cloud, Fog, Haze Over, Obnubilate, Obscure
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Specialized synonyms: Overshadow
Derivative terms: Fog, Fog

4. Verb. Spray finely or cover with mist.
Generic synonyms: Spray

Definition of Mist

1. n. Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog.

2. v. t. To cloud; to cover with mist; to dim.

3. v. i. To rain in very fine drops; as, it mists.

Definition of Mist

1. Noun. Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. ¹

2. Noun. A layer of fine droplets or particles. ¹

3. Verb. To form mist. ¹

4. Verb. To spray fine droplets on, particularly of water. ¹

5. Verb. To cover with a mist. ¹

6. Verb. (context: of the eyes) To be covered by tears. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mist

1. to become blurry [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: blurry

Medical Definition of Mist

1. 1. Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog. 2. Coarse, watery vapor, floating or falling in visible particles, approaching the form of rain; as, Scotch mist. 3. Hence, anything which dims or darkens, and obscures or intercepts vision. "His passion cast a mist before his sense. " (Dryden) Mist flower, a composite plant (Eupatorium coelestinum), having heart-shaped leaves, and corymbs of lavender-blue flowers. It is found in the Western and Southern United States. Origin: AS. Mist; akin to D. & Sw. Mist, Icel. Mistr, G. Mist dung, Goth. Maihstus, AS. Migan to make water, Icel. Miga, Lith. Migla mist, Russ. Mgla, L. Mingere, meiere, to make water, gr. To make water, mist, Skr. Mih to make water, n, a mist mgha cloud. 102. Cf. Misle, Mizzle, Mixen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mist

missuggestions
missuit
missuited
missuiting
missuits
missummation
missummations
missus
missuses
misswear
misswearing
misswears
misswore
missworn
missy
mist (current term)
mist-flower
mist over
mistag
mistagged
mistagging
mistags
mistakable
mistakably
mistake
mistakeless
mistaken
mistaken identity
mistakenly

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