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musty
01
having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
mustiest
Comparative
mustier
gradable
Examples
The old library had a musty smell, characteristic of aging books and neglected spaces.
02
having a stale or old taste, often implying lack of freshness
Examples
The bread had a musty flavor, suggesting it was past its prime.
Lexical Tree
mustiness
musty
must
