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
1
Full of fog; hard to see through because of mist.
"It was a cold, foggy morning on the coast."
2
Confused, unclear, or vague, especially in one's thinking or memory.
"He was still foggy with sleep."
"His memory of that night was foggy at best."
How to use foggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of mist, or (of thoughts/memory) unclear and hazy.
Common pairings
a foggy morning
a foggy memory
foggy windows
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Word forms
- Comparative
- foggier
- Superlative
- foggiest
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Etymology
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.
