muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness noun

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Opening with juicy notes of peach skin and plum, the fragrance has a musky, woody base comprised of white moss, sandalwood, and an ambery synthetic fragrance called orcanox. Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025 Lighter floral or citrus perfumes work best in the summer, while musky scents work better in the fall and winter. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 It is crafted from premium vegetable wax and combines floral and musky notes, wild herbs, and urban aromas. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The Aqua Universalis Fragrance Diffuser is fresh and floral thanks to hints of bergamot, lemon, and lily of the valley that are combined with the scent of comforting musky woods. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for musky 

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musky was in 1580

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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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musky

adjective
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
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