mildewy (Meaning)
mildewy
a discoloration caused by fungi, a fungus producing mildew, to become affected with mildew, a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi (as of the families Erysiphaceae and Peronosporaceae), a usually whitish growth produced on decaying material or living plants by fungi, to affect with or become affected with mildew, to affect with or as if with mildew
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mildewy Sentence Examples
- The attic was damp and mildewy, its dusty air permeating the senses with a musty stench.
- The old books had become mildewy, their pages yellowed and crumbling.
- The mildewy smell of the basement was enough to make anyone gag.
- The mildewy sheets hung on the line, their fabric harboring a damp and unpleasant odor.
- The mildewy carpet was a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, posing a health hazard.
- The mildewy smell hung in the air, a reminder of the humid conditions.
- The mildewy curtains had to be replaced, their unsightly appearance detracting from the room's aesthetic.
- The mildewy shower curtain had grown moldy, making it unsafe for use.
- The mildewy basement had to be thoroughly aired out and disinfected.
- The mildewy smell permeated the car, making it difficult to breathe.
FAQs About the word mildewy
a discoloration caused by fungi, a fungus producing mildew, to become affected with mildew, a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic
decomposing,moldy, putrescent, rotting, corroded, decaying, disintegrating, rancid, moldering, crumbled
undecomposed, good,fresh, sweet, uncontaminated, unspoiled,untouched, preserved, pristine, untainted
The attic was damp and mildewy, its dusty air permeating the senses with a musty stench.
The old books had become mildewy, their pages yellowed and crumbling.
The mildewy smell of the basement was enough to make anyone gag.
The mildewy sheets hung on the line, their fabric harboring a damp and unpleasant odor.
