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Musty

Verb / ˈmʌsti: / Another word for musty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Musty (adjective): having a stale, moldy, or damp smell.

Synonyms & similar words

frowsty fusty mouldy moldy stale moldy dank fusty mildewy damp fuggy dusty rank muggy foisty mouldy stuffy humid frowsty frowzy airless fetid mossy rotten

Example sentences

  1. 1. The basement smelled musty after the flood.
  2. 2. I found a musty old sweater in the attic.
  3. 3. The room had a musty odor due to the closed windows.
  4. 4. The books in the antique store had a musty aroma.
  5. 5. The cellar was dark and musty.

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  • 1. 'Books are the mirrors of the soul.' - Virginia Woolf
  • 2. 'A room without books is like a body without a soul.' - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • 3. 'The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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