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musty
having a stale smell from dampness or being closed up
Synonyms
- stale
- moldy
- dank
Antonyms
- fresh
- fragrant
musty in a sentence
The old trunk smelled musty after years in the basement.
The musty closet smelled better after we emptied it and left the door open.
Where it comes from
From Middle English moisty 'damp or moldy'
Memory hook
Musty smells like a room that must get fresh air.
Read it in context
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