Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mustiest
adjective
/ˈmʌs.ti.əst/
Definition
Most musty; possessing the smell of mold or dampness.
Examples
- The mustiest room in the house was the old attic filled with forgotten boxes.
- After years of neglect, the basement had become the mustiest place in the building.
Meaning
The term ‘mustiest’ describes the superlative form of ‘musty,’ referring to something that is excessively damp, stale, or smelling of decay, often associated with old or poorly ventilated places.
Synonyms
- Stale
- Moldy
- Damp
- Fusty
- Rank
