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- [muhs-tee]
- /ˈmʌs ti/
- /ˈmʌ.stɪ.nəs/
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- [muhs-tee]
- /ˈmʌs ti/
Definitions of mustiness word
- adjective mustiness having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, long-closed rooms, or stale food. 1
- adjective mustiness obsolete; outdated; antiquated: musty laws. 1
- adjective mustiness dull; apathetic. 1
- noun mustiness The characteristic of being musty. 1
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Origin of mustiness
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; perhaps variant of moisty (Middle English; see moist, -y1) with loss of i before s as in master
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Parts of speech for Mustiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mustiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
mustiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mustiness
noun mustiness
- blight — You can refer to something as a blight when it causes great difficulties, and damages or spoils other things.
- mold — loose, friable earth, especially when rich in organic matter and favorable to the growth of plants.
- must — to be obliged; be compelled: Do I have to go? I must, I suppose.
- mould — loose, friable earth, especially when rich in organic matter and favorable to the growth of plants.
- dankness — unpleasantly moist or humid; damp and, often, chilly: a dank cellar.
Antonyms for mustiness
noun mustiness
- freshness — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
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