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Fusty vs Moldy - What's the difference?

fusty | moldy |

As adjectives the difference between fusty and moldy

is that fusty is moldy or musty while moldy is covered with mold.

fusty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Moldy or musty.
  • Stale-smelling or stuffy.
  • (figuratively, by extension) old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
  • (of wine) Tasting of the cask.
  • Derived terms

    * fustily * fustiness

    moldy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * mouldy (UK)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Covered with mold.
  • Stale or musty.