mossier; mossiest
1
: resembling moss
2
: covered with moss or something like moss
3
: antiquated
the mossy precepts of the … prescriptive grammarians—
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Examples of mossy in a Sentence
mossy rules of etiquette that date from the Victorian era
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The candle has scents meant to remind you of mossy stone, smoky birch tree, and eerie fog.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
One appeared to be four stories and was the shade of a looming sandstone cliff, with a mossy green roof.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Met Gala veterans Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hit this year’s cream and mossy green carpet in looks subtly inspired by their November movie adaptation of beloved Broadway musical Wicked.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The blush pink headboards and mossy suede furniture make the guest rooms feel calm and soothing, and the large windows highlight the stunning downtown views.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 2 May 2024
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Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
One appeared to be four stories and was the shade of a looming sandstone cliff, with a mossy green roof.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Met Gala veterans Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hit this year’s cream and mossy green carpet in looks subtly inspired by their November movie adaptation of beloved Broadway musical Wicked.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The blush pink headboards and mossy suede furniture make the guest rooms feel calm and soothing, and the large windows highlight the stunning downtown views.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 2 May 2024
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“Mossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mossy. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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