mildewed
Spotted by dampness
Mildewed describes something affected by mildew—the fuzzy, discolored growth of fungus that appears on damp organic materials.
Mildewed towels, mildewed books, mildewed walls.
The word suggests neglect, moisture damage, and a characteristic musty smell.
Figuratively, mildewed can describe something old and stale: mildewed ideas.
Covered in fungal growth
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
- growthIncrease in size
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
fuzzy · white · black · green · spreading · colonies · allergenic · toxic
Small amounts of liquid
- dampnessMild presence of water
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- mustyStale from dampness
- clammyMoist and cool
soggy · waterlogged · condensation · dank · wet · humid · stagnant · airless
Woven or knit material
- clothWoven or knit material
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- leatherTanned animal skin
- paperPressed pulp for writing
books · curtains · upholstery · carpet · grout · tile · wallpaper · drywall
Organic matter decomposing
- deterioratingBecoming progressively worse
- decayingUndergoing organic breakdown
- decomposingOrganic matter breaking down
- crumblingBreaking down gradually
disintegrating · degraded · corroded · ruined · rusted · dilapidated · neglected · abandoned
moldy
Covered in fungal growth
bloom · fuzzy · white · black · green · spreading · colonies · allergenic · toxic · penicillium
moisture
Small amounts of liquid
clammy · soggy · waterlogged · condensation · dank · wet · humid · stagnant · airless · unventilated
stale
No longer fresh
sour · pungent · earthy · dank · old · attic · closet · forgotten · stored · mothballed
fabric
Woven or knit material
paper · books · curtains · upholstery · carpet · grout · tile · wallpaper · drywall · wood
rotting
Organic matter decomposing
- deterioratingBecoming progressively worse
- decayingUndergoing organic breakdown
- decomposingOrganic matter breaking down
crumbling · disintegrating · degraded · corroded · ruined · rusted · dilapidated · neglected · abandoned · derelict
mildeweduncontaminated
Free from impurities
clean · sterile · sanitary · disinfected · untainted
- mildew controlPreventing or eliminating damp-loving growths
- mildew smellFungal dampness odor
- powdery mildewFungal leaf disease
- mildew removerProduct eliminating damp fungus
- downy mildewParasitic plant pathogen