muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness noun

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These skin scents will let the rose shine while adding a clean, musky depth that feels really personal and intimate. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025 For a scent that’s undeniably sexy, Boy Smells delivers on things that are musky, woody, and deep woods-like. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 What's left is a milky, musky scent evocative of sandy skin and salty ocean air. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Using a custom Blue Ridge musky rod and a baitcaster spooled with 80-pound braid and a steel leader, Norgrove was throwing an Angry Dragon, a flashy, extra-long bait with a heavy duty blade. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for musky

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musky was in 1580

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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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musky

adjective
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
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