musty

The intricate ensemble, weighing in at less than 4 pounds, somehow survived the Spanish conquest, a perilous ocean crossing and two centuries of musty anonymity in a Tirolean castle.

Notwithstanding some clunky moments, Mr. Ansari not only engineers up-to-the-minute twists on the musty Hollywood angel movie, but decorates his story with clever dialogue and wicked observations about street-level existence in the City of Angels.

It was musty and slightly astringent, not unlike the communal bin area in his block of flats.

The sharp tang of the tar and the musty, earthy smell of the observation pits meant a day of play and exploration.

Despite a series of renovations several years ago, the park still had a bygone, musty air.