What does DUSTY mean?

Parts of Speech

Dusty is an adjective.

Definitions

1. Covered with or full of dust. Example: "a dusty road".

2. Lacking vitality, interest, or freshness. Example: "a dusty old book".

Pronunciations

US: /ˈdʌsti/

UK: /ˈdʌsti/

Origin and Usage

The word dusty comes from the Old English word "dustig", which means "dusty". It has been used in English since the 14th century. Dusty is commonly used to describe things that are covered with dust or have not been used or cleaned in a long time. It can also be used to describe a dull or uninteresting situation.

Synonyms

Dirty, grimy, soiled, unclean, dull, lifeless, lackluster, drab, unexciting.

Related Words

Dusts, dulse, duals, dumbs, dukes, dunes, duper, daisy, daunt, darts.

Example Sentences

1. The old attic was filled with dusty boxes and forgotten treasures.

2. The bookshelf was filled with dusty old volumes that had not been read in years.

3. The once vibrant town was now a dusty, deserted place.

4. The dusty air made it difficult to breathe.

5. She brushed off her dusty clothes before entering the house.