Musky Meaning in English
word
ˈməski
MUH-skee
mˈʌski
MUS-kee
Definition
Describes a strong, sweet, and slightly earthy smell like musk, often used to characterize perfumes or animals.
Usage & Nuances
"Musky" is often used for scents in perfumes, deodorants, animals, or sometimes damp places. It is positive for fragrances but may be negative if describing an unpleasant, heavy smell.
Spanish: almizclado - con olor a almizclePortuguese (BR): almiscaradoPortuguese (PT): almiscaradoChinese (Simplified): 麝香味的Chinese (Traditional): 麝香味的Hindi: कस्तूरी जैसी गंध वालाArabic: عبق بالمسك - ذو رائحة المسكBengali: কস্তুরি ঘ্রাণযুক্ত - মৃদু ভারী গন্ধRussian: мускусныйJapanese: ムスクのような - 麝香のVietnamese: có mùi xạ hươngKorean: 머스크 향의Turkish: misk kokuluUrdu: کستوری جیسی خوشبو - مُشکیIndonesian: beraroma musk
Example Sentences
The old book had a musky smell.
basic
She likes perfumes with a musky scent.
basic
I noticed a musky odor in the basement.
basic
His cologne leaves a musky trace wherever he goes.
natural
The animal had a musky scent that lingered in the air.
natural
After the rain, the forest smelled earthy and musky.
natural