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Definition of dusty

dusty

/ˈdʌs.ti/
dus · ty
Adverb:dustily
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dusty Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Covered in, filled with, or consisting of fine, dry powder or dirt.

Example

"She wiped the dusty shelves in the attic before unpacking the old books."

2

Muted, grayish, or slightly dulled in shade (used of a color).

Example

"The bridesmaid wore a flowing gown of dusty rose silk."

3

Dull, unexciting, or out of date; lacking vitality or freshness.

Example

"The professor spent his afternoon poring over dusty legal statutes from the nineteenth century."

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• Rhymes for dusty

• Nearby Words

dustsheet
duststorm
dustup
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dutch
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English dustig, formed from the noun dust and the adjectival suffix -ig (modern -y).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dusty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dusty
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