Moldy

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊldi/

Definitions of moldy

adjective describing something that has mold on it; musty or damp

Example Sentences

A1 The bread in the back of the cupboard was moldy.

A2 She threw away the moldy cheese she found in the refrigerator.

B1 The musty smell in the basement was caused by the moldy boxes stored there.

B2 The old books in the library were covered in moldy spores.

C1 The damp conditions in the cellar led to the growth of moldy patches on the walls.

C2 The antique furniture in the abandoned house was covered in a thick layer of moldy dust.

Examples of moldy in a Sentence

formal The bread in the pantry became moldy due to the high humidity.

informal Ew, that sandwich is moldy, don't eat it!

slang I found some moldy cheese in the fridge, gross!

figurative His outdated ideas are like a moldy old book that needs to be thrown out.

Grammatical Forms of moldy

• past tense: molded
• plural: moldies
• comparative: moldier
• superlative: moldiest
• present tense: mold
• future tense: will mold
• perfect tense: have molded
• continuous tense: molding
• singular: moldy
• positive degree: moldy
• infinitive: to mold
• gerund: molding
• participle: molded

Origin and Evolution of moldy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'moldy' originated from the Middle English word 'mouldy' which came from the Old English word 'molde'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something covered in mold or mildew, the word 'moldy' has evolved to also be used figuratively to describe something old-fashioned or outdated.