Musty

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌstiː/

Musty (adjective)

  1. having a damp, unpleasant smell, like something old or not fresh.
  2. not modern or interesting anymore; outdated.

Examples

  • The basement had a musty odor after the rain.
  • Old books often have a musty smell.

Common collocations: musty odor, musty smell, musty scent, musty ideas, musty style

Synonyms of Musty

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Musty

  • describing air or food