Mizzle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈmi-zəl/ miz·zle

Meaning & Definition of Mizzle

Mizzle (verb)

  1. to rain in very fine drops, drizzle
  2. to depart suddenly

Mizzle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a light or fine rain

    "as I wandered around the city, the late afternoon mizzle seemed the perfect accompaniment to my melancholy mood"

    similar: drizzle, mist, sprinkle
    related: precipitation, rainfall, shower
    near: cloudburst, deluge, downpour, storm, rainstorm, thunderstorm, monsoon

Mizzle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in scarper, scram

    similar: abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, scarper (British), scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle
    opposite: beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mizzle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mizzle:

British: scarper
drizzle, mist, sprinkle, abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mizzle

Words with the opposite meaning of Mizzle:

beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Related Words for Mizzle

precipitation, rainfall, shower

Near Antonyms of Mizzle

cloudburst, deluge, downpour, storm, rainstorm, thunderstorm, monsoon

Word Forms of Mizzle

Inflections: mizzled, mizzling

Derived words: mizzle (noun), mizzly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Mizzle

Middle English misellen; akin to Dutch dialect mizzelen to drizzle, Middle Dutch mist fog, mist

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mizzle

What does "Mizzle" mean?

"Mizzle" means to rain in very fine drops, drizzle. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to rain in very fine drops, drizzle. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mizzle"?

Other words for "Mizzle" include drizzle, mist, sprinkle, abscond, clear out, decamp, elope and escape. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mizzle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mizzle"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mizzle". Common alternatives include drizzle, mist, sprinkle, abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away) and get out.

What is the opposite of "Mizzle"?

Antonyms of "Mizzle" include beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide and dwell. Near antonyms include cloudburst, deluge, downpour and storm.

How do you use "Mizzle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mizzle" in a sentence: "as I wandered around the city, the late afternoon mizzle seemed the perfect accompaniment to my melancholy mood".

Is "Mizzle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mizzle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mizzle"?

"Mizzle" is pronounced /ˈmi-zəl/ and divided into syllables as miz·zle.

What is the origin of the word "Mizzle"?

"Mizzle" comes from Middle English misellen; akin to Dutch dialect mizzelen to drizzle, Middle Dutch mist fog, mist. First known use: 15th century.