adj A1 Beginner Uncommon

foggy

FO-gee

Foggy (adj) means Full of fog; hard to see through because of mist. Example: “It was a cold, foggy morning on the coast.”

adj

Full of fog; hard to see through because of mist.

"It was a cold, foggy morning on the coast."

Confused, unclear, or vague, especially in one's thinking or memory.

"His memory of that night was foggy at best."

How to use foggy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of mist, or (of thoughts/memory) unclear and hazy.

Common pairings

a foggy morning a foggy memory foggy windows

foggier comparative, foggiest superlative

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It was a cold, _____ morning on the coast.

From "fog" plus the adjective ending "-y."

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What does “foggy” mean?

The word “foggy” means full of fog; hard to see through because of mist. In plain terms, full of mist, or (of thoughts/memory) unclear and hazy.

How do you pronounce “foggy”?

“Foggy” is pronounced FO-gee (/ˈfɒɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “foggy” in a sentence?

Here is “foggy” used in a sentence: “It was a cold, foggy morning on the coast.”

What part of speech is “foggy”?

“Foggy” is an adjective.

Is “foggy” a common word?

“Foggy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

How many meanings does “foggy” have?

“Foggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of fog; hard to see through because of mist.