Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊldərɪŋ/
verb to decay or disintegrate gradually
A1 The old books were moldering in the damp basement.
A2 The abandoned house had a moldering smell that filled the air.
B1 The forgotten treasure chest was slowly moldering away in the hidden cave.
B2 Over time, the ancient ruins began moldering into dust.
C1 The once grand mansion was now moldering into a state of disrepair.
C2 The historical artifacts were carefully preserved to prevent them from moldering.
adjective in a state of decay or decomposition
A1 The moldering book was found in the old library.
A2 The moldering wood of the abandoned house creaked in the wind.
B1 The moldering fruit in the bowl needed to be thrown out.
B2 The moldering ruins of the ancient city were a sight to behold.
C1 The moldering manuscripts in the archives required careful preservation.
C2 The moldering remains of the shipwreck were a haunting reminder of the past.
formal The old books in the library were found moldering on the shelves.
informal I found some moldering leftovers in the back of the fridge.
slang I ain't touching that moldering sandwich, it looks gross.
figurative His dreams of becoming a famous musician were moldering away as he settled into a desk job.
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