adjective

mousy

MOW-see

Mousy (adjective) means Quiet, shy, or unassuming in manner. Example: “She seemed mousy at first but turned out to have a sharp wit.”

adjective

Quiet, shy, or unassuming in manner.

"She seemed mousy at first but turned out to have a sharp wit."

A dull greyish-brown color, especially of hair.

"His mousy brown hair had started to grey at the temples."

How to use mousy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTimid and unremarkable, or a plain grey-brown shade, like a mouse.

Common pairings

mousy brown hair mousy little voice

mousier comparative, mousiest superlative

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What does “mousy” mean?

The word “mousy” means quiet, shy, or unassuming in manner. In plain terms, timid and unremarkable, or a plain grey-brown shade, like a mouse.

How do you pronounce “mousy”?

“Mousy” is pronounced MOW-see (/ˈmaʊsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “mousy” in a sentence?

Here is “mousy” used in a sentence: “She seemed mousy at first but turned out to have a sharp wit.”

What part of speech is “mousy”?

“Mousy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “mousy” have?

“Mousy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: quiet, shy, or unassuming in manner.