Fustier: meaning, definitions and examples

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fustier

 

[ หˆfษ™s(t)ฤ“ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

smell, rotten

Fustier refers to something that has a stale or musty odor, often associated with dampness or decaying matter. It can describe both physical places and the general air quality of an environment that has not been properly ventilated.

Synonyms

dank, moldy, musty, stale

Examples of usage

  • The fustier attic was filled with forgotten boxes and old furniture.
  • After weeks of rain, the basement took on a fustier smell.
  • He turned his nose up at the fustier cheese, claiming it was past its prime.

Translations

Translations of the word "fustier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fustier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒัั‚'ั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fustier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fustier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘ธ์Šคํ‹ฐ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณุชูŠูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fustier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fustier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏŒๆ–ฏ่’‚่€ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒัั‚ั–ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fustier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fustier

Etymology

The word 'fusty' has its origins in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English term 'fusty,' which meant 'moldy' or 'musty.' It is believed to be connected to the Old French word 'fust,' meaning 'wood' or 'trunk,' and relates to the idea of old wood that has become rotten or musty over time. The evolution of the term reflects a broader linguistic trend where words associated with decay and age come from terms describing natural materials. As hygiene and cleanliness became more prevalent concerns in later centuries, 'fusty' also took on metaphorical meanings, describing outdated ideas or practices, in addition to physical spaces or objects. This dual usage remains present in contemporary language, allowing the term to describe both literal and abstract concepts of being stale or archaic.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,620, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.