fusty and musty suggest lack of fresh air and sunlight, fusty also implying prolonged uncleanliness, musty stressing the effects of dampness, mildew, or age.
a fusty attic
the musty odor of a damp cellar
Examples of musty in a Sentence
a dark and musty basement
the musty prose of writers who use the same expressions over and over
Recent Examples on the WebRemove Stains and Smells from Carpets Similarly, borax works to tackle spills and freshen musty carpets and rugs.—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024 One sign of high humidity levels is water condensation, which can manifest as a musty smell or make the air feel damp.—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2024 There is a powerful figure, and the curtains are an oppressive wall of musty damask.—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 June 2024 Ann hadn’t yet met her husband, but Elgar had been hooked on opiates then, in a peeling duplex with musty mattresses barricading the windows.—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for musty
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