MOSSY Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

mossy

adjective

ˈmȯ-sē

Definition of mossy

as in archaic

having passed its time of use or usefulness mossy rules of etiquette that date from the Victorian era

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Recent Examples of mossy The shots are set against the backdrop of natural landscapes — all mossy trees, lakes, lush lawns, and a white horse making its way into the frame. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Herbal, earthy, mossy, smoky, and witchy fragrances are exactly what the doctor ordered this fall and may be the perfect way to indulge in the practice. — Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026 Compare this with a similarly arresting later sequence, set deep within a magnificently mossy forest, where a band of hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung, full of rascally charisma), do battle with Va’migere’s alien friends. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year, Grounded, is a mossy olive green inspired by nature’s calming influence. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mossy

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Adjective

In our era of incessant texting, the concept of these radio missives struck me as both archaic and romantic.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of archaic

Adjective

In the Wall Street Journal, James Lloyd Dusenbury recently argued that our political vocabulary, including communism and capitalism, is obsolete.

— Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
While most Apple products stop receiving repairs or replacement parts after being added to the obsolete list, MacBooks may still receive battery replacements for up to 10 years after Apple stops selling them — if batteries are still available.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of obsolete

Adjective

The antiquated federal code lacks any guidance for building these homes to withstand earthquakes, wildfires or tornadoes.

— Arindam Chowdhury, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Adopting techniques from classic-Hollywood style, cinematographers dusted off antiquated equipment, using tungsten bulbs instead of LEDs to create the low-key contrasts typical of the genre.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of antiquated

Adjective

It was filmed on two medieval backlots at Korda Studios and the National Film Institute, to the west and north of the city respectively, according to Barbara Reardon, a local co-producer.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
By the medieval period, Christianity was the dominant religion of Europe, but long-distance travel was extremely difficult, and embarking upon a pilgrimage to Jerusalem was often regarded as a death sentence.

— Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of medieval

Adjective

In the season opener, a visibly rusty Mahomes gave way to spotlight Walker, who set a career-high with 173 rushing yards, including a 60-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
After an extremely rusty outing on Monday, the Hawks still needed time to warm up.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rusty

Adjective

That absence presented a problem for scientists trying to understand how the animals spread around the prehistoric world.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
That said, prior archaeological digs have revealed similar prehistoric wooden weapons dating as far back as 400,000 years.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prehistoric

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