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
1
Quiet, shy, or unassuming in manner.
"She seemed mousy at first but turned out to have a sharp wit."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishTimid and unremarkable, or a plain grey-brown shade, like a mouse.
Common pairings
mousy brown hair
mousy little voice
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Word forms
- Comparative
- mousier
- Superlative
- mousiest
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Etymology
From "mouse" plus "-y."
Synonyms
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mousey
mouselike
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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.
