dusty — covered with or full of dust
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covered with or full of dust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌsti/
Example Sentences
- Mom found my report card in a dusty drawer after 10 years.
- The library's dusty books seemed to whisper ancient secrets.
- His excuse for not cleaning was that he liked the 'dusty vintage look.'
dusty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʌsti/]
covered with or full of dust
covered with or full of dust
In the dusty attic, rusty hinges reveal crusty treasures!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'dusty' originates from Middle English, combining the noun 'dust' (fine particles of earth or other matter) with the adjectival suffix '-y'. The concept of dust gained linguistic prominence with the development of settled domestic life, where household cleanliness became an important concern.
Breakdown
dust (fine particles) + -y (adjectival suffix meaning 'characterized by' or 'full of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Mom found my report card in a dusty drawer after 10 years.”
“The library's dusty books seemed to whisper ancient secrets.”
“His excuse for not cleaning was that he liked the 'dusty vintage look.'”
“The dusty trail led to an abandoned gold mine.”
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