misty-eyed

mist·y-eyed

(mĭs′tē-īd′)adj.1. Having the eyes blurred, as with tears.2. Having a sentimental or dreamy quality: a misty-eyed view of the past.

misty-eyed

adj feeling so happy or sentimental, esp about the past, as to be on the verge of tears.

mist′y-eyed`

adj. 1. having the eyes obscured by tears. 2. sentimental or dreamy: a misty-eyed romantic. [1955–60]

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Adj.

1.

misty-eyed - having eyes blurred as with tears; "sad and misty-eyed"tearful - filled with or marked by tears; "tearful eyes"; "tearful entreaties"

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