Definition & Meaning of "musty"

musty

having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation

frowsty

fusty

sour

Example

The old library had a musty smell, characteristic of aging books and neglected spaces.

The basement, rarely aired out, acquired a musty odor due to the lack of ventilation.

covered with or smelling of mold

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must

Noun

musty

Adjective

mustiness

Noun

mustiness

Noun

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