moldy

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit Schimmel bedeckt ist, was meist auf Fäulnis oder Verderb hinweist.

Describes something that is covered with mold, typically indicating decay or spoilage.

1. Covered with moldB1formal

   Having a growth of mold on the surface, often due to dampness or age.

   Mit Schimmel bedeckt

   • The bread was left out too long and became moldy.
   • She threw away the moldy cheese from the fridge.
   • The basement had a moldy smell from the damp walls.

   Antonymecleanfresh

2. Smelling of moldB1informal

   Having a musty or stale odor, typical of mold growth.

   Muffig

   • The old books had a moldy scent.
   • The closet smelled moldy after the flood.
   • He noticed a moldy odor coming from the carpet.

   Synonymefustymustyranksourstalestuffy

   Antonymearomaticfragrantfreshperfumedsweet