HAZY Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

hazy

adjective

ˈhā-zē

Definition of hazy

as in misty

filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August

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as in clouded

covered over by clouds when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground

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as in vague

not seen or understood clearly the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?

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Recent Examples of hazy In hazy images, friends gather around homemade sound systems or crash out in the aftermath of warehouse parties. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 In contrast to the hazy skies of late summer, October often presents a richer, deeper blue by day and some of the year's finest observing conditions after dark. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Both are known for hazy IPAs, but make other great beers as well. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 But the numbers that could give clarity on disabled kids in foster care are harder to come by — partly because of the sometimes hazy definitions of disability but also because of the failure of child welfare providers to even count them. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hazy

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Adjective

At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Definition of misty

Adjective

But what happened inside the house remains a complicated and clouded mystery.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Deravi’s team is focused on the Pieridae family of butterflies, which includes examples like the clouded sulfur (Colias philodice) and cabbage white (Pieris rapae).

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clouded

Adjective

Recent criticism The century-old restaurant guide is famous for its secrecy; its inspectors are anonymous and the company releases only vague information about their evaluation process.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The plaintiffs had argued those terms were vague, and that the council selectively used them to silence prominent critics, violating their First Amendment rights.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Destructive storms like Hurricane Milton in 2024, which made landfall on Florida’s west coast at Siesta Key, can destroy traps, make the water murky and otherwise cause complications for fishermen.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The evidence is murkier than the common talking point suggests.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of murky

Adjective

Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of darkened

Adjective

Rowers pushed through a rainy and chilly start Friday morning while fans in ponchos and raincoats cheered them on.

— Anna Meiler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
That would have marked the coolest day since early May if not for the rainy, windy and cool day former Hurricane Isaias created last Saturday.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rainy

Adjective

North Texas was off to another warm start Wednesday morning, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and partly to mostly cloudy skies.

— Damien Lodes, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Simmer the soup for about 3 hours more, checking every half hour to skim off any impurities and adding water as needed (see Note), until the broth turns cloudy and the meat on the oxtails is tender and slightly falling off the bone.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cloudy

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