Definition

Having a lot of fog or being difficult to see because of fog.

Example

The weather was foggy, making it hard to see the road ahead.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I could hardly see anything this morning because it was so foggy.

Yeah, I noticed that too while driving to work.

It felt really eerie when everything was so foggy outside.

Absolutely! It’s like the world was hiding behind a curtain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foggy → The word 'foggy' is derived from 'fog' (from Old English *fogga*, meaning a state of being misty or cloudy) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'foggy' describes a condition characterized by fog or mist.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for mist ('fogga') to remember that 'foggy' means a state filled with fog.

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