musty (Meaning)

Wordnet

musty (s)

covered with or smelling of mold

stale and unclean smelling

Webster

musty (n.)

Having the rank, pungent, offencive odor and taste which substances of organic origin acquire during warm, moist weather; foul or sour and fetid; moldy; as, musty corn; musty books.

Spoiled by age; rank; stale.

Dull; heavy; spiritless.

musty Sentence Examples

  1. The old attic was filled with a musty odor, reminding me of forgotten treasures.
  2. The basement exuded a musty scent, indicating years of neglect and dampness.
  3. The books in the antique library had acquired a musty patina, whispering tales of long-forgotten readers.
  4. The musty smell in the closet was a testament to the many forgotten clothes that had been left undisturbed.
  5. The cabin had a faint musty odor, blending with the earthy scents of the surrounding forest.
  6. The antique rug carried a musty aroma, transporting me to a time when it adorned the floors of grand homes.
  7. The old storage unit reeked of musty air, as if it had not been opened in decades.
  8. The musty smell of the old attic seemed to linger on my clothes, reminding me of its forgotten contents.
  9. The musty odor in the basement indicated the presence of mold, prompting immediate attention to the issue.
  10. The antique furniture had a distinct musty scent, a testament to its age and the passage of time.

FAQs About the word musty

covered with or smelling of mold, stale and unclean smellingHaving the rank, pungent, offencive odor and taste which substances of organic origin acquire during

fusty, reeking,stinking, filthy, stinky, rotted, fetid, rotten, foul, strong

savoury, savoury, savory, sweet, savory, fragrant, perfumed, ambrosial, redolent, redolent

The old attic was filled with a musty odor, reminding me of forgotten treasures.

The basement exuded a musty scent, indicating years of neglect and dampness.

The books in the antique library had acquired a musty patina, whispering tales of long-forgotten readers.

The musty smell in the closet was a testament to the many forgotten clothes that had been left undisturbed.