foisty Definition
smelling old, damp, and unpleasant.
Using foisty: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foisty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The basement was foisty and uninviting.
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The old books had a foisty smell.
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The curtains in the abandoned house were foisty and covered in dust.
foisty Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: foisty in Brief
'Foisty' [ˈfɔɪsti] is an adjective that describes something as smelling old, damp, and unpleasant. It is often used to describe places or objects that have not been aired out or cleaned for a long time, such as 'The basement was foisty and uninviting.' 'Foisty' is synonymous with 'musty,' 'stale,' and 'dank.'
