How Do You Spell MISTS?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪsts] (IPA)

The word "mists" is spelled with the letters "m-i-s-t-s" and is pronounced with the IPA phonetic transcription /mɪsts/. The "m" at the beginning is pronounced with a nasal sound, while the "i" is a short vowel sound. The "s" at the end of the word is unvoiced, which means that the vocal cords do not vibrate when saying it. The double "s" in the middle represents a sibilant sound, that is made by forcing air through the narrowed opening of the tongue and teeth.

MISTS Meaning and Definition

  1. Mists, noun

    1. Plural form of the noun "mist".

    2. A natural atmospheric phenomenon consisting of fine water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air near the earth's surface, which reduces visibility. Mists are typically thicker and more extensive than fog, often immersing a large area. They form when warm air cools rapidly and encounters cooler surfaces such as bodies of water, forming droplets that become suspended in the air. Mists can range from being relatively thin and transparent to dense and opaque, depending on the amount of moisture present and local weather conditions.

    3. Figuratively, mists can refer to a state of confusion, vagueness, or uncertainty, often in relation to an event, memory, or thought process. In this context, mists imply a lack of clarity or understanding, where details or information may be obscured or unclear. It suggests a mental fog or haziness that may hinder clear thinking or perception. This can also apply to emotions or feelings, where one may feel emotionally clouded or unsure.

    4. Mists can also be used poetically to describe a light spray or vaporous quality, often associated with scenic beauty or a romantic atmosphere. In this sense, mists suggest a delicate, ethereal quality, evoking a sense of mystery and tranquility.

Common Misspellings for MISTS

Etymology of MISTS

The word "mists" originated from the Old English noun "misten", which came from the Proto-Germanic word "mistaną". This ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root "*meyH-", meaning "fog, mist". This root can also be seen in related words in other Indo-European languages, such as the Latin "maestus" meaning "gloomy" or the Greek "omichlē" meaning "mist".

Idioms with the word MISTS

  • the mists of time The idiom "the mists of time" refers to a period in the distant past that is hazy, unclear, or shrouded in uncertainty and forgetfulness due to the passage of time. It suggests that the events or knowledge from that era may be uncertain, dim, or difficult to recall, much like objects obscured by mist.
  • lost in the mists of time The idiom "lost in the mists of time" refers to something that has disappeared or been forgotten due to the passage of a significant amount of time. It implies that the details, origins, or knowledge related to a particular event, person, or thing have become obscured or indistinct, making it difficult or impossible to ascertain the truth or accurately recall the past.

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Conjugate verb Mists

CONDITIONAL

I would mist
we would mist
you would mist
he/she/it would mist
they would mist

FUTURE

I will mist
we will mist
you will mist
he/she/it will mist
they will mist

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misted
we will have misted
you will have misted
he/she/it will have misted
they will have misted

PAST

I misted
we misted
you misted
he/she/it misted
they misted

PAST PERFECT

I had misted
we had misted
you had misted
he/she/it had misted
they had misted

PRESENT

I mist
we mist
you mist
he/she/it mists
they mist

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misted
we have misted
you have misted
he/she/it has misted
they have misted
I am misting
we are misting
you are misting
he/she/it is misting
they are misting
I was misting
we were misting
you were misting
he/she/it was misting
they were misting
I will be misting
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they will be misting
I have been misting
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I will have been misting
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I would have misted
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I would be misting
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