musty

• Beschreibt etwas, das modrig, feucht oder schimmelig riecht, oft wegen seines Alters oder weil es lange keine frische Luft bekommen hat.

Describes something that smells stale, damp, or moldy, often due to age or lack of fresh air.

1. Smelling of mold or dampnessB1formal

   Having a stale, damp, or moldy smell, often due to age or lack of ventilation.

   Modrig

   • The old basement had a musty odor.
   • The books in the attic smelled musty after years of storage.
   • She opened the windows to air out the musty room.

   Synonymeclosedampdankearthyfustymoldyranksourstalestuffy

   Antonymearomaticfragrantfreshsweet-smelling

2. Stale and uncleanB1formal

   Having a smell that is stale, stuffy, and not fresh, often from being closed up for a long time.

   Muffig

   • The musty air in the abandoned house made him cough.
   • The closet had a musty smell from old clothes.
   • He threw away the musty old curtains.

   Synonymedampfetidfustymoldyranksourstalestuffy

   Antonymeairycleancrispfreshpuresweet