haze

[heɪz]

haze Definition

• 1. a state of reduced visibility in the air, often caused by smoke or mist
• 2. confusion or vagueness of thought or expression

Using haze: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haze" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city was covered in a thick haze of smog.

• Example

  The mountain was shrouded in a haze of mist.

• Example

  I'm still in a bit of a haze after staying up all night to finish my project.

• Example

  The details of the event are still hazy in my mind.

haze Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for haze

• mist
• fog
• smog
• cloud
• vapor

Antonyms for haze

• clarity
• clearness

Phrases with haze

• cut through the haze

  to see things clearly and understand them despite confusion or uncertainty

  Example

  It took some time, but eventually I was able to cut through the haze and make sense of the situation.

• in a haze of something

  in a state of confusion or disorientation caused by something

  Example

  After the accident, she spent the next few days in a haze of painkillers and sleep.

• haze over

  to become covered in a haze or mist

  Example

  As the sun began to set, the valley below us started to haze over.

Origins of haze

from Middle English 'hasen', meaning 'to harass'

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Summary: haze in Brief

The term 'haze' [heɪz] refers to a state of reduced visibility caused by smoke or mist, as well as confusion or vagueness of thought or expression. It can be used to describe both physical and mental states, as in 'The city was covered in a thick haze of smog' and 'The details of the event are still hazy in my mind.' Phrases like 'cut through the haze' and 'in a haze of something' further demonstrate the term's figurative usage.