Moldiness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The old bread had an overpowering smell of moldiness that was impossible to ignore.
- The house had been vacant for years, so it had a strong smell of moldiness and decay.
- As she opened the old book, she was hit with the musty smell of moldiness and decay that seemed to permeate every page.
- The wine had been stored improperly and had developed a distinct taste of moldiness that ruined its flavor.
- After finding the weeks-old leftovers in the fridge, Sarah couldn't help but wrinkle her nose in distaste at their pungent smell of moldiness.