misty–eyed

adjective \ˈmis-tē-ˌīd\

: having tears in your eyes

: dreamy or sentimental

Full Definition of MISTY-EYED

: having tearful eyes

: dreamy, sentimental <misty–eyed recollections>

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1895

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