black mist

Obscuring shadowy vapor

Black mist is a haze or fog that appears dark rather than white or gray, often from smoke, pollution, or atmospheric conditions.

Figuratively, it describes a mental state of confusion, despair, or impaired judgment: A black mist descended over him and he couldn't think clearly.

In photography and cinematography, a black mist filter softens highlights and reduces contrast while maintaining shadow detail.

Related

murk · darkness · soot · gloom · miasma · pall · cloud · fumes · opacity · haze · vapor · dark cloud · shadow · shadow realm · shroud · specter · blight · dread

Opposites
visibility and light

black mistclear light

Unobstructed, pure radiance

white light · radiant glow · blazing sun

atmospheric clarity

black mistunobstructed view

Sight without barriers

symbolic/emotional valence

black mistgolden light

Warm yellow illumination

warm glow · silver lining · white glow · ethereal glow · pure light

Family

black, mist, blacks, blacker, blackest, blacken, blackened, blackening, blackness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G