dustier; dustiest
1
: covered or abounding with dust
2
: consisting of dust : powdery
3
: resembling dust
4
: lacking vitality : dry
dusty scholarship
5
British
: unsatisfactory
—used especially in the phrases dusty answer and not so dusty
Examples of dusty in a Sentence
He pulled dusty candlesticks from the shelf.
His new tie is a dusty blue.
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Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
And some days, its dusty air carries the stench of the polluted Salton Sea eight miles west.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Giller writes to keep an eye out for bloom—the dusty white stuff on the surface of some chocolate bars.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
And some days, its dusty air carries the stench of the polluted Salton Sea eight miles west.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Giller writes to keep an eye out for bloom—the dusty white stuff on the surface of some chocolate bars.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dusty. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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