Fustier: meaning, definitions and examples
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fustier
[ หfษs(t)ฤษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น fustier
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคธเฅเคเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Fustier
๐ฎ๐ฉ fustier
๐บ๐ฆ ัััั'ัั
๐ต๐ฑ fustier
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกในใใฃใจ
๐ซ๐ท fustier
๐ช๐ธ fustier
๐น๐ท fustier
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์คํฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ fustier
๐ธ๐ฐ fustier
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๆฏ่่ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ fustier
๐ฎ๐ธ fustier
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแกแขแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fustier
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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cleanliness became more prevalent concerns in later centuries, 'fusty' also took on metaphorical meanings, describing outdated ideas or practices, in addition to physical spaces or objects.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.