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

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With a base of organic sugar-cane alcohol, the unisex, musky white amber feels mystical, grounding, and uplifting, and it was designed to capture the scent of ocean water on the skin. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 Then, its sweetness is grounded by musky cistus oil and given an earthy texture with dashes of cashmere wood. Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 June 2024 For a soft, musky twist, try layering with Glossier You. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024 A little meh: Cece Dish Soap and Surface Cleaner Cece is musky, woodsy scent that doesn’t smell bad, but something about all the warm, earthy notes felt way off for cleaning dishes or wiping down the counter. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for musky 

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Nov. 2024.

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musky

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