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Musty

usgb/ˈmʌsti/Volume
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Describing a smell as musty often implies it's unpleasant or undesirable. SlideWhen she opened the ancient trunk, a musty odor wafted out.
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Use 'musty' to evoke the sense of smell and a sense of oldness or neglect. SlideThe musty smell of the cellar reminded him of abandoned houses.
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'Musty' often accompanies visual descriptions of old or unused items or spaces. SlideThe attic was cluttered and had a distinctly musty scent.
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