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单词 moldy
释义

moldy

adjective

ˈmōl-dē How to pronounce moldy (audio)
moldier; moldiest
1
: of, resembling, or covered with mold
2
a
: being old and moldering : crumbling
b
: antiquated, fusty
moldy tradition
moldiness noun

Example Sentences

Her books became moldy after being left in a damp basement. The wine had a slightly moldy aroma.
Recent Examples on the Web From the first murder victim’s wise-ass narration to the over-exertions of Daniel Pemberton’s score, which swerves between jauntiness and intrigue, the production gives off a moldy whiff of desperation. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 This flexible plastic hamper is strong, malleable, and well-ventilated, so wet and sweaty clothes won’t get moldy inside it. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022 Composting is a process that turns food scraps like carrot tops, moldy strawberries, eggshells, and lettuce heads into nutrient-rich dirt and fertilizer for gardening and houseplant maintenance. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 27 July 2022 Be on the lookout for visible signs of unsanitary conditions, like dirty towels, moldy showers, people peeing in the pool, or muggy, unventilated workout spaces. Amanda Macmillan, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2014 The dogs were sometimes being fed moldy food, and on two occasions, inspectors found live maggots in their food, prosecutors said. Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 For winter squash, make sure to choose squash that has no moldy spots or dings in the rind, which will reduce their storage time. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 The dehumidifier is perfect for a single room, easily pulling excess moisture from a bathroom, bedroom, or storage area, to make a better living space for you and keep your space from getting musty or moldy. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 The Great Man showed me the dressing room filled with rusted, wire-mesh lockers, wet, moldy indoor-outdoor carpeting and one ugly, 20-inch television bolted to the back wall. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

moldy

adjective

ˈmōl-dē How to pronounce moldy (audio)
moldier; moldiest
: covered with or containing mold
moldy fruit

Medical Definition

moldy

adjective

variants or chiefly British mouldy
ˈmōl-dē How to pronounce moldy (audio)
moldier or chiefly British mouldier; mouldiest
: covered with a mold-producing fungus
moldy bread

moldy

adjective

1
as in obsolete

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • obsolete
  • antiquated
  • vintage
  • musty
  • outdated
  • retro
  • fusty
  • antique
  • outmoded
  • historical
  • outworn
  • historic
  • passé
  • olden
  • quaint
  • traditional
  • dated
  • stodgy
  • fossilized
  • out-of-date
  • rinky-dink
  • hoary
  • old hat
  • superannuated
  • old-timey
  • antediluvian
  • old-time
  • retrograde
  • oldfangled
  • past
  • old-fashioned
  • old-world
  • forgotten
  • ancient
  • aged
  • old-school
  • atavistic
  • bygone
  • moth-eaten
  • erstwhile
  • venerable
  • former
  • age-old
  • ageless
  • timeless
  • late
  • remote
  • dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • modern
  • fresh
  • hot
  • current
  • new
  • contemporary
  • modernist
  • newfangled
  • modernistic
  • ultramodern
  • new age
  • fashionable
  • chic
  • mod
  • stylish
  • last
  • space-age
  • designer
  • refurbished
  • modernized
  • smart
  • remodeled
  • updated
  • latest
  • new-fashioned
  • renewed
  • up-to-date
  • state-of-the-art
  • red-hot
  • present-day
  • nontraditional
  • recent
  • futuristic
  • high-tech
  • hi-tech
  • latter-day
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2
as in rotting

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rotting
  • decaying
  • mildewy
  • decomposing
  • moldering
  • disintegrating
  • corroded
  • deteriorated
  • putrefying
  • putrescent
  • crumbled
  • contaminated
  • degenerated
  • disintegrated
  • rancid
  • tainted
  • polluted
  • gangrenous
  • sour
  • fermented
  • impure
  • defiled
  • putrid
  • rotten
  • decayed
  • fouled
  • soured
  • turned
  • spoiled
  • curdled
  • decomposed
  • off
  • corrupted
  • putrefied
  • sourish
  • rank
  • addled
  • bad

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fresh
  • sweet
  • good
  • undecomposed
  • uncontaminated
  • preserved
  • pristine
  • untouched
  • unspoiled
  • untainted
  • unpolluted
  • undefiled
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