musty

• Qualifie une odeur ou un air qui est renfermé, humide ou moisi, souvent dû à l'âge ou au manque de ventilation. Peut aussi décrire quelque chose qui a un goût ou une impression de vieux et de renfermé.

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.

   qui sent le moisi

   • 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.

   Synonymesclosedampdankearthyfustymoldyranksourstalestuffy

   Antonymesaromaticfragrantfreshsweet-smelling

2. Stale and uncleanB1formal

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

   moisi, renfermé

   • 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.

   Synonymesdampfetidfustymoldyranksourstalestuffy

   Antonymesairycleancrispfreshpuresweet