Moldy

//ˈmoʊldi// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Covered with mold. US
  2. 2
    Stale or musty. US
Adjective
  1. 1
    covered with or smelling of mold wordnet

Synonyms

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mustyantiquatedarchaicbadbad-smellingblasted

Example

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"After his wedding, Alain left his small, moldy apartment and led an extravagant life."

Etymology

From mold + -y.

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