Definition

This word describes something that has a lot of mist or fog, more than anything else. It is used to indicate the highest degree of being unclear or obscured by mist.

Example

The mistiest morning I have ever seen made the landscape look magical.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever seen the lake on the mistiest mornings?

No, but I can imagine it looks beautiful and mysterious.

It's like something out of a fairy tale when the fog rolls in.

That sounds amazing! We should go there early one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mistiest → It is formed from "mist" (from Old English *mist*, meaning a cloud of tiny water droplets) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "mistiest" describes the state of being most filled with mist or having the greatest amount of mist.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mist' as a cloud of tiny water droplets, and remember that 'mistiest' means having the most mist.

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