Main Entry: musty

Pronunciation: \ˈməs-tē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): must·i·er; must·i·est

Etymology: ⁴must

Date: 1530

1 a : impaired by damp or mildew : moldy b : tasting of mold c : smelling of damp and decay : fusty
2 a : trite, stale <musty prose> b (1) : antiquated <musty customs> (2) : superannuated

synonyms see malodorous

— must·i·ly \ˈməs-tə-lē\ adverb

— must·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun