Dustier: meaning, definitions and examples
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dustier
[ ˈdʌstiər ]
physical description
Dustier is a comparative adjective that describes the quality of having more dust than something else. It is often used to describe environments, surfaces, or objects that are covered with or consist of dust. For example, a room that hasn’t been cleaned for a long time can be considered dustier than one that is regularly maintained. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that has become outdated or neglected, like old ideas or traditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The attic was dustier than I remembered.
- She found the dustiest corner of the room.
- After the storm, the road was dustier than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "dustier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais empoeirado
🇮🇳 ज्यादा धूल भरा
🇩🇪 staubiger
🇮🇩 lebih berdebu
🇺🇦 пиловіший
🇵🇱 bardziej zakurzony
🇯🇵 よりほこりっぽい
🇫🇷 plus poussiéreux
🇪🇸 más polvoriento
🇹🇷 daha tozlu
🇰🇷 더 먼지가 많은
🇸🇦 أكثر غباراً
🇨🇿 více prašný
🇸🇰 viac prašný
🇨🇳 更尘土飞扬
🇸🇮 bolj prašni
🇮🇸 meira rykkt
🇰🇿 көп шаңды
🇬🇪 მეტი მტვერიანი
🇦🇿 daha tozlu
🇲🇽 más polvoriento
Etymology
The word 'dusty' derives from the Middle English term 'dusty', which itself comes from the word 'dust', originating from the Old English 'dust', meaning fine dry particles of matter. The adjective 'dusty' has been used in various contexts throughout history, primarily to describe surfaces or areas that are covered in dust, which can accumulate from various sources such as soil, air pollution, or neglect. The comparative form 'dustier' emerged in English to express a relative degree of dustiness. In literature, 'dust' often symbolizes neglect or forgotten things, which may have influenced the development of the word's connotations. Through time, the usage of 'dusty' has evolved, extending its application to metaphorical uses relating to ideas, objects, or memories that are considered old or outdated. The transformation from literal to metaphorical has made 'dustier' a versatile term in modern language.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,167, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.