How to Use musky in a Sentence

musky

adjective
Definition of muskynext
  • The rat room has a strong, musky smell, both sweet and foul.
    — Charlie Hamilton James, National Geographic, 17 June 2019
  • The night was dark and cold, the air carrying the musky scent of the nearby Elbe River.
    — Jesse Hyde, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The blend is topped off with a hint of patchouli essential oils for a musky finish.
    — Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Vanilla offers a tinge of sweetness but this scent is dark and musky through and through.
    — ELLE, 1 Aug. 2023
  • This keepsake set from Dior comes with 10 scents, ranging from warm and musky to bright and floral.
    — ELLE, 19 July 2022
  • The cologne starts with bergamot, clary sage, myrtle and pepper, and morphs into a spicy, musky heart with clove bud and patchouli.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The warm, sweet and musky tones of amber, cinnamon and caramel are strong and intriguing.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Ripe cantaloupes should have a musky fragrance and the end of the fruit opposite where the vine is attached should be soft, but not too soft.
    — oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Money in the fancy buildings, the crystal glasses, and musky cigar smell.
    — Rudy Mageo, The Root, 31 May 2018
  • Sounds of carts mingle with scents of aromatic spices and musky perfume.
    — Latifah Al-Hazza, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023
  • Vetiver's a hard word to conjure a smell, but imagine something that's deep, musky sweet, and hard to put down.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2018
  • In those moments, the elk’s undeniably sweet, musky smell seeps into the bus.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Used correctly, even a half-dozen strands can impart saffron’s sweet and musky essence and enhance a meal.
    — Jane Black, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
  • That being said, for those who aren’t into Salt and Stone’s earthy and musky scent offerings, this might not be the deodorant for you.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a velvety, creamy sweetness from apricot and fig too, as well as some musky carrot seed, and a dash of spicy coriander.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 June 2023
  • Speaking of fish, musky season here runs Memorial Day to the end of November.
    — Travel Wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 July 2017
  • Patchouli is a strong, sweet, musky aroma that is a subtle base note and the perfect accompaniment for the sage and citrus.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022
  • This gem from Lake and Sky packages the same warm, musky scent of the Santal Gray perfume, so your home can smell just as intoxicating.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Just like a glass of milk lowers the intensity of spicy food, the milk notes in this fragrance soften those sharper pings of musky vanilla.
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The sensual base is most evocative at night, but those musky notes and the fruity heart also pair excellently with open blue skies.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Start with this 8 oz. candle, which has a musky aroma thanks to vanilla, cinnamon and amber.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2021
  • The buttery syrup dripping from a ripe mango; the dizzying slap of strong vinegar; the musky sweetness of fried green plantains; the deep, rich, garlicky smell of roasted pork.
    — Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Made with ingredients like mandarin rinds and cedar atlas, the duo has refreshing and musky scents of citrus and wood.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • This fragrance stands out with its signature Burberry check fabric and notes of dark berries, jasmine, and musky amber that add warmth to the aroma.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Setting so much musky pink (the figure’s lustrous silk garment) against the deep brown of his subject’s skin, Gérôme exploits a heady harmony.
    — Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2020
  • There's the feminine eau de parfum, which has fruity top notes like pear and grapefruit, rich floral heart notes like tuberose and jasmine, and a sweet yet musky base of honey and tonka.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Nov. 2019
  • Lima ágria has a typical bright, musky lime quality yet is also a bit sweet and bitter.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Men’s grooming ups its game with these new products for fall, including a sunscreen from Pharrell Williams’s Humanrace brand, a jade scalp tool and a musky Parisian scent.
    — WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Yes, Connery's 007 gave off a musky whiff of unpredictability and danger (killing was Bond's business . . .
    — Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Those budding branches are intense on their own, musky and herbaceous with an astringent smack befitting the name.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 11 May 2018

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