mist🔊

Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. +

A layer of fine droplets or particles.

(figurative) Anything that dims, darkens, or hinders vision.

To form mist.

To spray fine droplets on, particularly of water.

To cover with a mist.

(of the eyes) To be covered by tears.

(printing, of ink) To disperse into a mist, accompanying operation of equipment at high speeds.