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musty
1[ muhs-tee ]
adjective
- having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, long-closed rooms, or stale food.
Synonyms: , ,
- obsolete; outdated; antiquated:
musty laws.
- dull; apathetic.
musty
2[ muhs-tee ]
noun
- (formerly) a kind of snuff having a musty flavor.
musty
/ ˈʌɪ /
adjective
- smelling or tasting old, stale, or mouldy
- old-fashioned, dull, or hackneyed
musty ideas
Derived Forms
- ˈܲپԱ, noun
- ˈܲپ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲt· adverb
- ܲt·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of musty1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of musty1
Example Sentences
The sharp tang of the tar and the musty, earthy smell of the observation pits meant a day of play and exploration.
Despite a series of renovations several years ago, the park still had a bygone, musty air.
Although the troubles of our world never bled into “What We Do in the Shadows,” the story never shied away from politics within its own musty, rotten realm.
In conclusion, she says with more than a hint of sass, “For all the cranky, musty, dusty adults out there who think little kids shouldn’t be using skin care ... get it together!”
"I wouldn't want to drink water that has an earthy and musty taste, but it is safe," she added.
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