Mistily

Mistily is an adverb describing something in a vague, unclear, or hazy manner, as if obscured by mist or fog, either literally or figuratively. It suggests a lack of distinctness in appearance, perception, memory, or understanding. The term can apply to physical objects viewed through a misty atmosphere, or to abstract concepts and memories that are blurred or indistinct. The degree of obscurity varies, but the core meaning always implies a lack of sharp definition and a degree of uncertainty or a blurred visual image.

Mistily meaning with examples

• Through the rain-streaked window, the distant mountains rose mistily, their peaks barely visible behind a veil of grey. The fog had settled, creating an ethereal scene of hazy silhouettes. We squinted, trying to get a better view through the cloudy conditions of the countryside.
• He remembered the event mistily, fragments of conversation and blurred faces surfacing from the depths of his memory. Details were gone, and the entire affair felt like it was a dream, not real. Much of the occasion was lost and could not be remembered.
• Her eyes mistily filled with tears as she spoke of her grandmother, emotions clouding her features and voice. The grief was overwhelming, and her view was foggy at the words that came. The memories were both beautiful and painful, and it was hard to continue.
• The old photographs presented the figures in a somewhat mistily, faded, and less detailed form, reflecting the passage of time. The images were beautiful, but their form was indistinct, unlike our modern photos and high resolution cameras.