Mustier: meaning, definitions and examples

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mustier

 

[ หˆmสŒstiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mofo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคพเค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schimmelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjamur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปั–ัะฝัะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawilgocony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒ“ใฎ็”ŸใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moisi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mohoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผflรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณฐํŒก์ด๊ฐ€ ๋‚€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mokrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mokrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘้œ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะปา“ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 The evolution of the term has come to signify not just moldy substances but also stale and outdated environments, whether they be physical spaces filled with dampness or ideas that have lost their freshness.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.