hazy
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Not clear or transparent.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
hayzeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈheɪzi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Thick or obscured with haze.
Not clear or transparent.
Obscure; confused; not clear.
noun
A variety of beer (typically a pale ale, India pale ale, or double India pale ale) golden in color with softer mouthfeel, and sweeter taste than its non-hazy counterpart.
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This meaning: Thick or obscured with haze.
Used this way, hazy is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: thick or obscured with haze
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