Synonyms for

Mist

Verb / mɪst / Another word for mist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a fine spray or light fog

Synonyms & similar words

befog hazeover obscure cloud mistover obnubilate fog becloud fog haze vapor smoke dust spray drizzle dew steam cloud nebula smog murk gloom film veil screen shroud cover blanket

Synonyms by register

Formal

haze fog vapor effluvium

Informal

smog drizzle spit

Literary

brume miasma exhalation

Antonyms

clarity clearness sunshine dryness visibility brightness

Common collocations

  • light mist
  • dense mist
  • morning mist
  • sea mist
  • mist rolling in
  • mist hanging over
  • mist obscuring

Word family

noun mist
verb mist
adjective misty

Usage note

Mist refers to a fine suspension of water droplets in the air, less dense than fog. It can also be used metaphorically for something that obscures or confuses.

Example sentences

  1. The mist covered the mountain tops.
  2. When I woke up this morning, there was a mist outside my window.
  3. The mist from the waterfall felt refreshing on my face.
  4. We couldn't see anything in the misty forest.
  5. The mist created a beautiful atmosphere for the morning walk.

Quotes

  • A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day.
  • The mist that descends on the harbor blurs the boundary between earth and sea.
  • The mist is like a veil, it hides the secrets of the forest.

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