muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness noun

Examples of musky in a Sentence

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Myrcene: One of the most common terpenes, myrcene has an earthy, musky aroma and is found in popular strains like Blue Dream and Granddaddy Purple. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024 This candle channels the musky scent of Eddie Munson’s signature leather jacket and may be the brand’s first product to pair perfectly with a Metallica-listening sesh. Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 The candle has a powdery, musky fragrance that smells both a bit clean and earthy simultaneously. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024 The Japonica Earth Tones Demi Candle Set features three scents (musky, rosy, and sweet) that can be mixed and matched or lit on their own. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for musky 

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musky was in 1580

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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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musky

adjective
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
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