mousy

[ˈmaʊsi]

mousy Definition

  • 1resembling or characteristic of a mouse, especially in being small, timid, or quiet
  • 2having a drab or nondescript appearance

Using mousy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mousy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was a mousy girl who rarely spoke up in class.

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    The room was decorated in mousy shades of brown and gray.

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    He had mousy hair and pale skin.

  • Example

    Her mousy personality made it difficult for her to make friends.

mousy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mousy

Antonyms for mousy

Phrases with mousy

  • a dull, light brown color resembling the fur of a mouse

    Example

    She dyed her hair a mousy brown color.

  • a person who is shy, timid, or unassertive

    Example

    He was a mousy person who lacked confidence in social situations.

  • a soft, quiet voice that lacks confidence or authority

    Example

    She spoke in a mousy voice that was barely audible.

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Summary: mousy in Brief

'Mousy' [ˈmaʊsi] describes someone or something that resembles or is characteristic of a mouse, often in terms of being small, timid, or quiet. It can also refer to a drab or nondescript appearance. Examples include 'She was a mousy girl who rarely spoke up in class.' and 'The room was decorated in mousy shades of brown and gray.'