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moldy Synonyms

Another word for moldy

Choosing another word for moldy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covered with or smelling of a fuzzy fungal growth caused by dampness or decay.

Usage Example

"We had to throw away the loaf of bread because the bottom slices had turned mildewed."

Strongest
mildewed
musty
Strong
fusty
spoiled
rotten
putrid
Weak
stale
decayed

• adjective (Context 2)

Outdated, dreary, or lacking freshness and vitality due to age or neglect.

Usage Example

"The historian spent weeks sorting through outmoded records in the basement of the county courthouse."

Strong
outmoded
antiquated
stale
musty
hoary
obsolete
Weak
threadbare

Opposites of moldy

The opposite of moldy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fresh
unspoiled
modern
up-to-date
current
clean
new
wholesome
See all opposites of moldy

• Nearby Words

moldiness
molding
moldovan
moldy
mole
molecular
molecule

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Moldy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/moldy
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