mouldy

/ˈmaʊldi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a musty or unpleasant smell, often due to dampness or decay

“The old book had a mouldy smell to it.”

2. adjective

having an unpleasant, uninviting appearance

“The mouldy walls of the abandoned house looked eerie.”

Synonyms

  • damp
  • musty
  • stale

Antonyms

  • clean
  • fresh