Sensory Descriptions

noun a stale, moldy, or damp smell or condition

• The old library was filled with the mustiness of ancient books.
• I can't stand the mustiness in this basement, we need to air it out.
• The mustiness in this room is giving me the heebie-jeebies.
• The mustiness of their relationship was evident in the way they barely spoke to each other.

noun a scratchy sound or sensation

adjective having a rough, irritating texture

• The fabric of the new dress felt scratchy against her skin.
• I hate wearing this sweater, it's so scratchy.
• I can't stand these scratchy tags on my shirt.
• His voice was scratchy from shouting all day.