Musty

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

stale and mouldy in smell

“The musty old books hadn't been opened in decades.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmʌstɪ/

Syllables

mus·ty

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Synonyms

moldymouldyfustyfrowsty

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busty dusty fusty gusty masty misty mufty mushy musky mussy musth musts rusty

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must

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