mothy en · ADJ
Etymology
From moth + -y.
Meanings
-
Resembling or characteristic of a moth.
He felt a flutter of panic, a commotion of mothy wings at his throat.
2012, Griffin Hansbury, The Nostalgist:
- infested with moths
- moth-eaten
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mothier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| mothiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |