Mildewed Meaning in English
word · lemma: mildew
Definition
Covered with or damaged by mildew, a kind of fungus that grows in damp places, often leaving a musty smell or visible spots.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe objects like books, clothes, walls, or food that have been left in damp conditions. Describes the result of mildew, not mildew itself; sounds negative or undesirable. Common collocations: 'mildewed carpet', 'mildewed bread'. Formal or semi-formal.
Example Sentences
My suitcase was fine, but all my clothes inside were mildewed from the rain.
natural
This bread is mildewed. Don't eat it.
basic
The mildewed clothes smelled terrible.
basic
We had to throw away the mildewed books.
basic
The carpet in the basement got mildewed after all the flooding.
natural
You can’t fix a mildewed wall without removing all the damp plaster first.
natural