musty

• Describe algo que huele a humedad, moho o encierro, a menudo debido a la edad o a la falta de aire fresco.

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.

   que huele a humedad o moho

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclosedampdankearthyfustymoldyranksourstalestuffy

   Antónimosaromaticfragrantfreshsweet-smelling

2. Stale and uncleanB1formal

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

   rancio y húmedo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdampfetidfustymoldyranksourstalestuffy

   Antónimosairycleancrispfreshpuresweet