Mustier: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
mustier
[ หmสstiษr ]
smell, environment
The term 'mustier' is typically used to describe something that has a damp or moldy smell, often associated with an unpleasant, stale odor. It can refer to an environment that is humid or poorly ventilated, leading to the presence of must or mildew. This adjective describes an intensified version of 'musty', indicating that the smell is particularly strong or pronounced.
Synonyms
damp, earthy, moldy, musty, stale.
Examples of usage
- The basement had a mustier smell after the rain.
- I found the mustier corners of the attic filled with old boxes.
- The mustier air in the cave made it difficult to breathe.
Translations
Translations of the word "mustier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mofo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคกเคผเคพเคเคง
๐ฉ๐ช schimmelig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjamur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปััะฝัะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zawilgocony
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใฎ็ใใ
๐ซ๐ท moisi
๐ช๐ธ mohoso
๐น๐ท kรผflรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณฐํก์ด๊ฐ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ mokrรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ mokrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ moker
๐ฎ๐ธ raki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปาะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรถhkษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ moho
Etymology
The word 'musty' originates from the Middle English word 'musty', derived from the Old French 'mustรฉ', which means 'moldy'. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin 'mustum', meaning 'wine' or 'unfermented grape juice', which refers to the fermentation process and the resulting odors that can become unpleasant over time. The evolution of the term has come to signify not just moldy substances but also stale and outdated environments, whether they be physical spaces filled with dampness or ideas that have lost their freshness. The comparative form 'mustier' emphasizes a comparative degree of mustiness, relating to a lesser degree of freshness and cleanliness, often invoking a sense of neglect or decay.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,230, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.