frowsty

frows·ty

adj \ˈfrau̇-stē\

frowst·i·erfrowst·i·est

Definition of FROWSTY

1

chiefly British : musty

2

chiefly British : frowsy 2

Examples of FROWSTY

1. <a frowsty, mold-ridden flat in London's East End>

Origin of FROWSTY

alteration of frowsy

First Known Use: 1865

Related to FROWSTY

Synonyms: fetid, foul, malodorous [chiefly British], frowsy (or frowzy), funky, fusty, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet

Related Words: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale; bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile; decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling; dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious; odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

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