Musky

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌski/

Definitions of musky

adjective having a strong, earthy odor like that of musk

Example Sentences

A1 The musky smell of the forest filled the air.

A2 She sprayed on some musky perfume before going out.

B1 The old bookstore had a musky odor from the dusty shelves.

B2 The vintage leather jacket had a distinct musky scent.

C1 The wine connoisseur could detect the musky undertones in the aged red wine.

C2 The musky aroma of the incense wafted through the temple during the ceremony.

Examples of musky in a Sentence

formal The old library had a musky smell from the ancient books.

informal I love the musky scent of my boyfriend's cologne.

slang This room smells so musky, we need to open a window.

figurative The musky atmosphere of the jazz club added to the overall ambiance.

Grammatical Forms of musky

• past tense: musked
• plural: muskies
• comparative: muskier
• superlative: muskiest
• present tense: musk
• future tense: will musk
• perfect tense: have musked
• continuous tense: is musking
• singular: musky
• positive degree: musky
• infinitive: to musk
• gerund: musking
• participle: musked

Origin and Evolution of musky

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'musky' originated from the Middle English word 'muske', which was derived from the Latin word 'muscus' meaning musk.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the scent of musk, 'musky' has evolved to also describe a similar scent or flavor in various substances, as well as being used to describe a strong, earthy odor or taste.