All moldy synonyms
mold·y
M m adj moldy
- putrid — in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
- rotting — to undergo decomposition; decay.
- rotten — decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
- funky — Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
- smelly — emitting a strong or unpleasant odor; reeking.
- stale — not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- stuffy — close; poorly ventilated: a stuffy room.
- airless — If a place is airless, there is no fresh air in it.
- mildewed — Plant Pathology. a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi.
- mildew — Plant Pathology. a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi.
adjective moldy
- festering — Present participle of fester.
- fungal — fungous.
- decaying — rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing
- decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
- growing — becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity: growing discontent among industrial workers.
- musty — having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, long-closed rooms, or stale food.
- mildewy — Affected by mildew; moldy.
- neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- dingy — of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.
- seedy — abounding in seed.
- shabby — impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
- crumbling — to break into small fragments or crumbs.
- fusty — having a stale smell; moldy; musty: fusty rooms that were in need of a good airing.
- old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.