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单词 mustiness
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musty

adjective

ˈmə-stē How to pronounce musty (audio)
mustier; mustiest
1
a
: impaired by damp or mildew : moldy
old musty books
musty hay
b
: tasting of mold
musty wine
c
: smelling of damp and decay : fusty
The cellar was musty.
2
a
: trite, stale
musty prose
b(1)
: antiquated
musty customs
(2)
: superannuated
musty slang
mustily
ˈmə-stə-lē How to pronounce musty (audio)
adverb
mustiness
ˈmə-stē-nəs How to pronounce musty (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • fetid
  • foul
  • frowsty [chiefly British]
  • frowsy
  • frowzy
  • funky
  • fusty
  • malodorous
  • noisome
  • rank
  • reeking
  • reeky
  • ripe
  • smelly
  • stenchy
  • stinking
  • stinky
  • strong
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Example Sentences

a dark and musty basement the musty prose of writers who use the same expressions over and over
Recent Examples on the Web These closet dehumidifying crystals eliminate and prevent musty odors by absorbing moisture and removing excess humidity from the air. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 One of the most noticeable signs is a musty scent that only seems to fill the room when the air conditioner is running. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 But the old, musty mine soon leads to a high-tech lab where dirt and contamination is the enemy. Seth Borenstein, USA TODAY, 10 July 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 Great old whiskies manage to blend oak, endless tropical notes and peaches while also managing hay-like and musty aromas. Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 But the old, musty mine soon leads to a high-tech lab where dirt and contamination is the enemy. Seth Borenstein, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 Vacuuming may get your floor clean, but there’s a trade-off: the musty, dusty smell vacuum cleaners sometimes release. Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2022 Future historians sifting through musty files in the Public Record Office will find an impressive volume of litigation bearing the name Bancoult. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

must entry 4

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

musty

adjective

ˈmə-stē How to pronounce musty (audio)
mustier; mustiest
: smelling of dampness, decay, or lack of fresh air
a musty basement

mustiness

noun

as in staleness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • staleness
  • rankness
  • fustiness
  • foulness
  • stench
  • rancidity
  • funk
  • acridness
  • reek
  • stink
  • badness
  • fetidness
  • malodorousness
  • vileness
  • dirtiness
  • odorousness
  • filth
  • effluvium
  • odoriferousness
  • nastiness
  • emission
  • filthiness
  • odor
  • sniff
  • redolence
  • scent
  • dirt
  • effluvia

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • aroma
  • perfume
  • fragrance
  • sweetness
  • spiciness
  • floweriness
  • savoriness
  • bouquet
  • lusciousness
  • ambrosia
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