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 : fusty2 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