Misty vs Retired - What's the difference?

Misty is a related term of retired.

is from the adjective "misty", reasonably popular in the 1970s and the 1980s.

secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc); private, quiet.

(retire).

(er)

With mist; foggy.

It’s a very misty morning this morning - I can’t see a thing!

(figuratively) With tears in the eyes.

''Her eyes grew misty the night her long-time friend passed away.

* misty-eyed

(en adjective)

Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

*1910 , , "The Saint and the Goblin", Reginald in Russia :

*:The little stone Saint occupied a retired niche in a side aisle of the old cathedral.

That has left employment (of a person), especially on reaching pensionable age.

The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.

(head)

(retire)

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