misty-eyed
|mis-ty-eyed|
B2
/ˈmɪsti-aɪd/
tearful emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misty-eyed' originates from the combination of 'misty,' meaning 'covered with mist,' and 'eyed,' referring to the eyes.
Historical Evolution
The term 'misty-eyed' evolved from the literal sense of eyes being misty or foggy to a figurative sense of being tearful or emotional.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'eyes covered with mist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tearful or emotional.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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