adj
Uncommon
hazy
HAY-zee
Hazy (adj) means Covered or dulled by haze; not clear. Example: “The view was hazy in the summer heat.”
adj
1
Covered or dulled by haze; not clear.
"The view was hazy in the summer heat."
2
Vague or unclear in one's mind; not sharply remembered or understood.
"His memory of that night is pretty hazy."
"I'm a bit hazy on the details of the plan."
How to use hazy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlurry or unclear, whether talking about the weather, a view, or your memory.
Common pairings
hazy memory
hazy sky
hazy on the details
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Word forms
- Plural
- hazies
- Comparative
- hazier
- Superlative
- haziest
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — likely tied to an old nautical word "hawsey," possibly from an Old English word for grey or dusky.
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What does “hazy” mean?
The word “hazy” means covered or dulled by haze; not clear. In plain terms, blurry or unclear, whether talking about the weather, a view, or your memory.
How do you pronounce “hazy”?
“Hazy” is pronounced HAY-zee (/ˈheɪzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hazy” in a sentence?
Here is “hazy” used in a sentence: “The view was hazy in the summer heat.”
What is another word for “hazy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hazy” include fuzzy, ill-defined and equivocal.
What part of speech is “hazy”?
“Hazy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hazy” come from?
The word “hazy” comes from Old English. Origin uncertain — likely tied to an old nautical word "hawsey," possibly from an Old English word for grey or dusky.
Is “hazy” a common word?
“Hazy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hazy” have?
“Hazy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered or dulled by haze; not clear.
