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mustily

/mʌstɪli/ adverb · British & US
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What does mustily mean?

adverb

In a musty manner; having a musty smell or taste. Used to describe something that is stale, old, or decaying.

Example

"The old book smelled mustily, as if it had been stored in a damp attic for decades."

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