mist
word
/ˈmɪst/
mist
/mˈɪst/
mist
Definition
Mist is a thin layer of tiny drops of water in the air, making it hard to see clearly. It can also refer to any fine spray, like from a bottle.
Usage & Nuances
'Mist' is less dense than 'fog' and often disappears quickly in the morning. Used as both noun and verb ('to mist plants'). In cosmetics, it refers to a gentle spray. Common collocations: 'morning mist', 'a mist of perfume'.
Spanish: niebla fina - rocío (muy leve)Portuguese (BR): névoa - neblina (fraca)Portuguese (PT): névoa - brumaChinese (Simplified): 薄雾 - 水雾Chinese (Traditional): 薄霧 - 水霧Hindi: हल्की धुंध - फुहार (बहुत हल्की)Arabic: ضباب خفيف - رذاذBengali: কুয়াশা - ফোঁটা স্প্রে (স্প্রে বোতলের)Russian: туман - дымка - распыление (косметика)Japanese: 霧（きり） - ミスト（スプレー）Vietnamese: sương mù nhẹ - xịt phun sươngKorean: 안개 - 미스트(분사)Turkish: sis - sprey (kozmetik)Urdu: دھند - باریک اسپرےIndonesian: kabut tipis - semprotan halus
Example Sentences
A soft mist rose from the lake at dawn.
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After it rained, the garden was wrapped in a cool mist.
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She sprayed a fine mist of perfume on her wrists.
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The city lights looked magical through the evening mist.
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The mountains are covered in mist this morning.
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Please mist the plants with water every day.
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