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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 notes

In plain EnglishBlurry or unclear, whether talking about the weather, a view, or your memory.

Common pairings
hazy memory hazy sky hazy on the details

Word forms

hazier comparative, hazies plural, haziest superlative

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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.

Origin: Old English

fuzzy ill-defined equivocal

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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