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   The meaning of MUSTY is impaired by damp or mildew : moldy. How to use musty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Musty.

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMUSTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   uk / ˈmʌs.ti / us / ˈmʌs.ti /. Add to word list. smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet: musty old books. a musty smell. a musty room. Compare. frowsty UK informal disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Use the word musty to describe an unclean, stale, and possibly moldy smell. If something smells musty that means it’s probably been sitting in a damp corner without any air for a little too long. Musty smells take time to develop: they’re caused by dampness and mold, and signal some amount of decay.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMUSTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. having a stale, moldy smell or taste, as an unused room, food kept in a damp place, etc. 2. stale or trite; worn-out; antiquated. musty ideas. 3. dull; apathetic.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMUSTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈmʌs.ti / uk / ˈmʌs.ti / Add to word list. smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet: musty old books. a musty smell. a musty room. Compare. frowsty UK informal disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Smells & smelling. acridly. anosmic. bergamot. body odor. deodorize. foetid. fragrant. frowsty. olfaction.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective musty. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What does musty mean?

   • The meaning of MUSTY is impaired by damp or mildew : moldy. How to use musty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Musty.

   Musty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does a musty smell mean?

   • Use the word musty to describe an unclean, stale, and possibly moldy smell. If something smells musty that means it’s probably been sitting in a damp corner without any air for a little too long. Musty smells take time to develop: they’re caused by dampness and mold, and signal some amount of decay.

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   What is a synonym for the word 'musty'?

   • MUSTY in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for musty Thesaurusfor Musty Related terms for 'musty' - synonyms, antonyms and sentences with 'musty' \... Synonyms with similar meaning: stale, moldy, rotten, fusty, stuffy, smelly, mouldy, putrid, frowsty, dank, rancid.

   MUSTY in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for MUSTY

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   What is the origin of the word 'musty'?

   • The word 'musty' originated in the mid-15c. as a variant of moisty, 'moist, damp' and also as a variant of musk. It is attested from the mid-1500s. Musty is related to mustiness. When something is mouldy, could there be fur on it?

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   What does it mean if someone calls me musty?

   • If someone calls you musty on TikTok, it is not a compliment. This new definition of musty is a new way to describe how someone looks and for people to express themselves. However, it indicates that the person does not find you attractive or appealing.

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   Is science doomed to a musty grave?

   • It already seems doomed to a musty grave in academic history - for all its moderation and practicality. She gives him an egg, telling him to return when it smells musty. Since typical historians of science today are often quite different, their position now has a musty, anachronistic air.

   MUSTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmusty adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Nov 3, 2017 · musty. (comparative mustier, superlative mustiest) smelling wet and unpleasant because of a lack of fresh air synonym dank. These clothes smell musty. Definition of musty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.