What does MOLDY mean?

**Parts of Speech:** Adjective **Definitions:** - Covered with or smelling of mold. - Outdated or no longer fresh. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ˈmoʊldi/ - UK: /ˈməʊldi/ **Origin and Usage:** The word "moldy" is derived from the Old English word "molde" which means "loose earth". The word has been in use since the 14th century to describe something that is covered with or smelling of mold. It has also been used since the 16th century to describe something that is outdated or no longer fresh. **Synonyms:** fusty, musty, stale, old, decayed, decomposed, rotten, putrid, spoiled, rancid **Related Words:** - Mould - Model - Molar - Molly - Molto **Example Sentences:** - The bread was moldy and had to be thrown away. - The old books in the library were covered in moldy dust. - The room had a moldy smell that made her feel sick. - The fashion trends from the 80s are now considered moldy and outdated. - The politicians ideas were moldy and no longer relevant to the modern world.