Definition of musty in English:

musty

adjectivemustiest, mustier ˈmʌstiˈməsti

1Having a stale, mouldy, or damp smell.
a dark musty library
Example sentencesExamples
- The inside of the cabin was rather gloomy and had a musty, old mouldy smell about it.
- Brown vinegar also works well in smelly cupboards, especially those that have a musty or mouldy odour.
- The corridors were very dimly lit, and there was an ancient smell of musty decay.
- The basement smelled musty, like rusted tools and damp cellar water.
- In my mind I see the shelves of books and smell the musty fragrance of paper.
- Hurrying into the heart of the library, the musty smell of old ink and rotting paper curled around her nostrils.
- The bungalow was damp with a musty smell but Rod didn't care.
- He smelled musty and damp, like the cardboard box he presumably lived in.
- It smelt dank and musty, like a cave which the sea entered regularly.
- The musty smell of old books filled the air as I turned the ancient pages.
- I had never set foot in a courtroom before; it was cold and smelled like damp, musty wood.
- The musty smell of paper beyond its age filled his lungs.
- The ceilings had water stains and gave off a musty moldy smell.
- He reached the bottom and choked on the dank musty smell that greeted him.
- The place smelled musty and damp, even though it was at the end of a hot, dusty canyon.
- The damp musty smell in the air suggested we were still in the base, though it seemed impossible for most of it was destroyed.
- The first sign of corkiness is a musty smell reminiscent of wet cardboard.
- The old wooden stairs gave way to concrete, and a foul musty smell filled the air.
- The inside of the cabin was dark, dank, and smelled musty.
- The next moment, the musty smell of stale tobacco and ancient dust drifted through the darkness, and he half-opened his eyes.
Synonyms
mouldy, stale, fusty, damp, dank, mildewed, mildewy, decayed, smelly, stuffy, airless, unventilated
British frowsty
North American informal funky
rare mucid
1. 1.1 Having a stale taste.
  the beer tasted sour, thin, and musty
  Example sentencesExamples
  The air tasted musty and stale so I hooked the corner of the canvas cover up so the air could flow through.
  He wiped the sleep from his eyes and swallowed, trying to clear the musty taste from his mouth.
  The scent and taste of mace is often described as peppery or musty with an almost mentholated note.
  Furthermore, discerning customers would notice the taste, which is known to be uniquely earthy, musty and almost syrupy.
2. 1.2 Lacking freshness or vitality; old-fashioned.
  the musty formalities of the occasion
  Example sentencesExamples
  The argument did not gain stature from its antiquity; that only made it musty and tired.
  Synonyms
  unoriginal, uninspired, unimaginative, hackneyed, derivative, stale, flat, tired, banal, trite, clichéd, dry as dust, old-fashioned, antiquated, antediluvian, out of date, outdated, hoary, moth-eaten, worn out, threadbare, out of fashion, behind the times, obsolete
  French passé, vieux jeu
  informal old hat, hacky

Derivatives

mustily

adverb

The lascivious, long legged tramp is getting her own ‘Pin-Up’ line of dolls, inspired by the fifty year old cheesecake calendars still mustily crumbling upon the wall of our grandfathers’ garages.
Example sentencesExamples
- The smell of Bibles hung mustily in the air.
- Having settled up with the owner of the boatyard, we found ‘Edward’ sitting mustily in the middle of an unmown oval of grass.

mustiness

noun ˈmʌstɪnəsˈməstinəs

They will not only impart a nice fragrance but will also help to eliminate mustiness and staleness.
Example sentencesExamples
- I yielded, resting my weight against him, smelling the soap on his skin and the faint mustiness of the clothes.
- At low levels, it creates a faint mustiness that leaves less-than-confident drinkers believing they just don't appreciate the nuances of wine.
- The displays in these memorials give an impression of mustiness and hostility to innovation.
- The blackened walls from a fire that happened some four years ago reeked of cigarette smoke and mustiness.

Origin

Early 16th century: perhaps an alteration of moisty 'moist', influenced by must².

Rhymes

bustee, busty, crusty, dusty, fusty, gusty, lusty, rusty, trusty

Definition of musty in US English:

musty

adjectiveˈməstiˈməstē

1Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell.
a dark musty library filled with old books
Example sentencesExamples
- The place smelled musty and damp, even though it was at the end of a hot, dusty canyon.
- The musty smell of old books filled the air as I turned the ancient pages.
- The next moment, the musty smell of stale tobacco and ancient dust drifted through the darkness, and he half-opened his eyes.
- He reached the bottom and choked on the dank musty smell that greeted him.
- The old wooden stairs gave way to concrete, and a foul musty smell filled the air.
- I had never set foot in a courtroom before; it was cold and smelled like damp, musty wood.
- The inside of the cabin was rather gloomy and had a musty, old mouldy smell about it.
- Hurrying into the heart of the library, the musty smell of old ink and rotting paper curled around her nostrils.
- He smelled musty and damp, like the cardboard box he presumably lived in.
- In my mind I see the shelves of books and smell the musty fragrance of paper.
- It smelt dank and musty, like a cave which the sea entered regularly.
- The first sign of corkiness is a musty smell reminiscent of wet cardboard.
- The basement smelled musty, like rusted tools and damp cellar water.
- The ceilings had water stains and gave off a musty moldy smell.
- The corridors were very dimly lit, and there was an ancient smell of musty decay.
- The damp musty smell in the air suggested we were still in the base, though it seemed impossible for most of it was destroyed.
- Brown vinegar also works well in smelly cupboards, especially those that have a musty or mouldy odour.
- The inside of the cabin was dark, dank, and smelled musty.
- The musty smell of paper beyond its age filled his lungs.
- The bungalow was damp with a musty smell but Rod didn't care.
Synonyms
mouldy, stale, fusty, damp, dank, mildewed, mildewy, decayed, smelly, stuffy, airless, unventilated
1. 1.1 Having a stale taste.
  the beer tasted sour, thin, and musty
  Example sentencesExamples
  He wiped the sleep from his eyes and swallowed, trying to clear the musty taste from his mouth.
  The scent and taste of mace is often described as peppery or musty with an almost mentholated note.
  The air tasted musty and stale so I hooked the corner of the canvas cover up so the air could flow through.
  Furthermore, discerning customers would notice the taste, which is known to be uniquely earthy, musty and almost syrupy.
2. 1.2 Lacking originality or vitality.
  when I read it again, the play seemed musty
  Example sentencesExamples
  The argument did not gain stature from its antiquity; that only made it musty and tired.
  Synonyms
  unoriginal, uninspired, unimaginative, hackneyed, derivative, stale, flat, tired, banal, trite, clichéd, dry as dust, old-fashioned, antiquated, antediluvian, out of date, outdated, hoary, moth-eaten, worn out, threadbare, out of fashion, behind the times, obsolete

Origin

Early 16th century: perhaps an alteration of moisty ‘moist’, influenced by must.

单词	musty
释义	Definition of musty in English: musty adjectivemustiest, mustier ˈmʌstiˈməsti 1Having a stale, mouldy, or damp smell. a dark musty library Example sentencesExamples The inside of the cabin was rather gloomy and had a musty, old mouldy smell about it. Brown vinegar also works well in smelly cupboards, especially those that have a musty or mouldy odour. The corridors were very dimly lit, and there was an ancient smell of musty decay. The basement smelled musty, like rusted tools and damp cellar water. In my mind I see the shelves of books and smell the musty fragrance of paper. Hurrying into the heart of the library, the musty smell of old ink and rotting paper curled around her nostrils. The bungalow was damp with a musty smell but Rod didn't care. He smelled musty and damp, like the cardboard box he presumably lived in. It smelt dank and musty, like a cave which the sea entered regularly. The musty smell of old books filled the air as I turned the ancient pages. I had never set foot in a courtroom before; it was cold and smelled like damp, musty wood. The musty smell of paper beyond its age filled his lungs. The ceilings had water stains and gave off a musty moldy smell. He reached the bottom and choked on the dank musty smell that greeted him. The place smelled musty and damp, even though it was at the end of a hot, dusty canyon. The damp musty smell in the air suggested we were still in the base, though it seemed impossible for most of it was destroyed. The first sign of corkiness is a musty smell reminiscent of wet cardboard. The old wooden stairs gave way to concrete, and a foul musty smell filled the air. The inside of the cabin was dark, dank, and smelled musty. The next moment, the musty smell of stale tobacco and ancient dust drifted through the darkness, and he half-opened his eyes. Synonyms mouldy, stale, fusty, damp, dank, mildewed, mildewy, decayed, smelly, stuffy, airless, unventilated British frowsty North American informal funky rare mucid 1.1 Having a stale taste. the beer tasted sour, thin, and musty Example sentencesExamples The air tasted musty and stale so I hooked the corner of the canvas cover up so the air could flow through. He wiped the sleep from his eyes and swallowed, trying to clear the musty taste from his mouth. The scent and taste of mace is often described as peppery or musty with an almost mentholated note. Furthermore, discerning customers would notice the taste, which is known to be uniquely earthy, musty and almost syrupy. 1.2 Lacking freshness or vitality; old-fashioned. the musty formalities of the occasion Example sentencesExamples The argument did not gain stature from its antiquity; that only made it musty and tired. Synonyms unoriginal, uninspired, unimaginative, hackneyed, derivative, stale, flat, tired, banal, trite, clichéd, dry as dust, old-fashioned, antiquated, antediluvian, out of date, outdated, hoary, moth-eaten, worn out, threadbare, out of fashion, behind the times, obsolete French passé, vieux jeu informal old hat, hacky Derivatives mustily adverb The lascivious, long legged tramp is getting her own ‘Pin-Up’ line of dolls, inspired by the fifty year old cheesecake calendars still mustily crumbling upon the wall of our grandfathers’ garages. Example sentencesExamples The smell of Bibles hung mustily in the air. Having settled up with the owner of the boatyard, we found ‘Edward’ sitting mustily in the middle of an unmown oval of grass. mustiness noun ˈmʌstɪnəsˈməstinəs They will not only impart a nice fragrance but will also help to eliminate mustiness and staleness. Example sentencesExamples I yielded, resting my weight against him, smelling the soap on his skin and the faint mustiness of the clothes. At low levels, it creates a faint mustiness that leaves less-than-confident drinkers believing they just don't appreciate the nuances of wine. The displays in these memorials give an impression of mustiness and hostility to innovation. The blackened walls from a fire that happened some four years ago reeked of cigarette smoke and mustiness. Origin Early 16th century: perhaps an alteration of moisty 'moist', influenced by must². Rhymes bustee, busty, crusty, dusty, fusty, gusty, lusty, rusty, trusty Definition of musty in US English: musty adjectiveˈməstiˈməstē 1Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell. a dark musty library filled with old books Example sentencesExamples The place smelled musty and damp, even though it was at the end of a hot, dusty canyon. The musty smell of old books filled the air as I turned the ancient pages. The next moment, the musty smell of stale tobacco and ancient dust drifted through the darkness, and he half-opened his eyes. He reached the bottom and choked on the dank musty smell that greeted him. The old wooden stairs gave way to concrete, and a foul musty smell filled the air. I had never set foot in a courtroom before; it was cold and smelled like damp, musty wood. The inside of the cabin was rather gloomy and had a musty, old mouldy smell about it. Hurrying into the heart of the library, the musty smell of old ink and rotting paper curled around her nostrils. He smelled musty and damp, like the cardboard box he presumably lived in. In my mind I see the shelves of books and smell the musty fragrance of paper. It smelt dank and musty, like a cave which the sea entered regularly. The first sign of corkiness is a musty smell reminiscent of wet cardboard. The basement smelled musty, like rusted tools and damp cellar water. The ceilings had water stains and gave off a musty moldy smell. The corridors were very dimly lit, and there was an ancient smell of musty decay. The damp musty smell in the air suggested we were still in the base, though it seemed impossible for most of it was destroyed. Brown vinegar also works well in smelly cupboards, especially those that have a musty or mouldy odour. The inside of the cabin was dark, dank, and smelled musty. The musty smell of paper beyond its age filled his lungs. The bungalow was damp with a musty smell but Rod didn't care. Synonyms mouldy, stale, fusty, damp, dank, mildewed, mildewy, decayed, smelly, stuffy, airless, unventilated 1.1 Having a stale taste. the beer tasted sour, thin, and musty Example sentencesExamples He wiped the sleep from his eyes and swallowed, trying to clear the musty taste from his mouth. The scent and taste of mace is often described as peppery or musty with an almost mentholated note. The air tasted musty and stale so I hooked the corner of the canvas cover up so the air could flow through. Furthermore, discerning customers would notice the taste, which is known to be uniquely earthy, musty and almost syrupy. 1.2 Lacking originality or vitality. when I read it again, the play seemed musty Example sentencesExamples The argument did not gain stature from its antiquity; that only made it musty and tired. Synonyms unoriginal, uninspired, unimaginative, hackneyed, derivative, stale, flat, tired, banal, trite, clichéd, dry as dust, old-fashioned, antiquated, antediluvian, out of date, outdated, hoary, moth-eaten, worn out, threadbare, out of fashion, behind the times, obsolete Origin Early 16th century: perhaps an alteration of moisty ‘moist’, influenced by must.
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