mildewy

adjective

Definition of mildewynext
as in moldy

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Recent Examples of mildewy Does that musty, mildewy smell seem to get worse on warm days? — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Storing towels in the bathroom can lead them to become mildewy or moldy, due to the high humidity. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026 That mildewy odor can pop up for a number of reasons. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 Clothing shouldn’t be kept in cardboard either, as cloth is already prone to absorbing moisture and becoming mildewy. — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildewy
  1. moldy
  2. decaying
  3. putrescent
  4. corroded
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  • Besides creating the right environment for germs and bacteria to thrive, outdoor garbage cans can become moldy, attract scavenging wildlife and pests, and become overwhelmingly stinky.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Depending on the tavern, the food could vary from moldy cheese, soup and corn cakes to more luxurious options.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 June 2026
Definition of moldy
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  • The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
    — Scott Travis, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Definition of decaying
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  • This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.
    — Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
Definition of putrescent
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  • Six months later, the longtime Sacramento Executive Airport institution remains closed after crews uncovered crumbling concrete, corroded rebar, asbestos and mold.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Pumps and lift systems can easily become corroded.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Definition of corroded

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“Mildewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildewy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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