
Musty
Negative Connotation
Describing a smell as musty often implies it's unpleasant or undesirable.
When she opened the ancient trunk, a musty odor wafted out.
Sensory Description
Use 'musty' to evoke the sense of smell and a sense of oldness or neglect.
The musty smell of the cellar reminded him of abandoned houses.
Visual Imagery
'Musty' often accompanies visual descriptions of old or unused items or spaces.
The attic was cluttered and had a distinctly musty scent.
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AncientAntiqueArchaicFustyMoldyOutdatedStale
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