Mossy/ˈmɔːsi/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Natural Imagery Use 'mossy' to evoke images of nature, forests, or outdoor scenes. The ancient ruins were draped in a mossy cloak. Pro Tip 2/3Sense of Age 'Mossy' implies something has been undisturbed for a long time. The old cottage had a mossy roof, untouched for years. Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation In some contexts, 'mossy' can suggest comfort and quaintness. She enjoyed the charming, mossy pathways of the garden.