mist and clouds; natural scenery
Meanings
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mist and clouds; smoke and rosy clouds
Describes the ethereal, beautiful appearance of mist and clouds, often in a scenic or poetic context.
The distant mountains were shrouded in mist and clouds, resembling a fairyland.
In the early morning, the mist and clouds drifted ethereally over the lake, incredibly beautiful.
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Standing at the summit looking down, one could only see mist and clouds filling the air, with peaks appearing and disappearing.
noun
landscape; natural scenery; mountains and waters
literaryA literary metonymy where 'mist and clouds' stands for the beauty of nature. Often implies a romantic or reclusive appreciation of the natural world.
He resigned from office and retired, giving himself freely to the beauty of nature, paying no heed to worldly affairs.
This painter loved natural scenery all his life, and his brush depicted mostly green mountains and blue waters.
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Ancient people often placed their feelings in the beauty of nature, seeking tranquility for the soul.