dusty

[ˈdʌsti]

dusty Definition

  • 1covered with or full of dust
  • 2lacking vitality, interest, or freshness

Using dusty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dusty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was dark and dusty.

  • Example

    The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.

  • Example

    The abandoned house had a musty, dusty smell.

  • Example

    The old car had a dusty engine that needed cleaning.

  • Example

    The team's performance was lackluster and dusty.

dusty Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with dusty

  • a path or track that is covered in dust

    Example

    The cowboy rode off into the sunset on a dusty trail.

  • an unsatisfactory or vague response to a question

    Example

    The politician gave a dusty answer to the reporter's question about taxes.

  • a plant with silvery-gray leaves and small yellow flowers

    Example

    The garden was filled with dusty miller and other colorful plants.

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Summary: dusty in Brief

The term 'dusty' [ˈdʌsti] describes something that is covered with or full of dust, such as a room or book. It can also refer to something that is lacking vitality, interest, or freshness, like a performance or response. Examples include 'The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust' and 'The team's performance was lackluster and dusty.' Phrases like 'dusty trail' and 'dusty answer' add color to the language.

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