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Does the word "misty" refer to a humid atmosphere?

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Rebecca

The word "misty" in this context is used to refer to humidity. However, "misty" is not always interchangeable with "humid". The word "misty" describes an area where water droplets are prevalent in the air. This could be due to humidity, low temperatures, or due to wind blowing water droplets in the air from water sources like rivers and waterfalls. Ex: It's a cold, misty morning. Ex: There's a little bit of a mist near the waterfall.

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