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musty

adjective

/ˈmʌsti/

Meaning

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books had a musty odor.

stale, moldy, dank, mildewed

fresh, clean

musty smell, musty room, musty odor, musty basement

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

unusual or not normal

Lasting for a very short time; transient.

idealistic; impractical; unrealistic

having happened or started only a short time ago

giving help or being useful