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dustiest

 

[ ˈdʌstiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Dustiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'dusty,' which refers to something that is covered with dust or has a lot of dust. It implies an extreme level of dust accumulation, often indicating neglect or a lack of cleaning. An area can be described as the dustiest if it is the most dusty compared to other similar areas. This term can be used in various contexts, including homes, cars, or outdoor environments where dust is prevalent.

Synonyms

dirty, filthy, grimy

Examples of usage

  • The dustiest room in the house is the attic.
  • During the dry season, the desert becomes the dustiest landscape.
  • He drove through the dustiest part of the town.
  • After the renovation, the dustiest surfaces needed the most cleaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "dustiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais empoeirado

🇮🇳 सबसे धूल भरा

🇩🇪 staubigsten

🇮🇩 paling berdebu

🇺🇦 найпилючніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej zakurzony

🇯🇵 最もほこりっぽい

🇫🇷 le plus poussiéreux

🇪🇸 el más polvoriento

🇹🇷 en tozlu

🇰🇷 가장 먼지투성이인

🇸🇦 الأكثر غباراً

🇨🇿 nejprašnější

🇸🇰 najprašnejší

🇨🇳 最尘土飞扬的

🇸🇮 najbolj prašen

🇮🇸 mestu rykur

🇰🇿 ең шаңды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მტვრიანი

🇦🇿 ən tozlu

🇲🇽 el más polvoriento

Etymology

The word 'dusty' comes from the Old English 'dust' meaning fine particles of earth or other matter, combined with the suffix '-y' which modifies a noun to create an adjective. The transformation into its superlative form, 'dustiest,' follows the typical pattern in English by adding '-iest' to the ending of the word. This reflects a quality that can be measured against other entities, marking it as the most extreme degree of being dusty. Dust itself has been a part of human life for centuries, often associated with neglect or decay, and the adjectival form emphasizes the physical presence of these particles. Usage of 'dustiest' has appeared in literature and everyday language to describe everything from environments to objects, conveying a vivid picture of neglect or age.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,716, 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.