Fustiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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fustiest
[ หfษs(t)ฤ ]
odor, atmosphere
Fustiest refers to something that has a musty or stale smell, often associated with dampness or neglect. It can describe the air in an old, poorly ventilated room or objects that have been stored away for too long. Fustiest can also imply a figurative sense of being outdated or behind the times, particularly in ideas or attitudes. This word is often used to convey a sense of unpleasantness due to age or lack of freshness.
Synonyms
damp, moldy, mustiest, old-fashioned, stale.
Examples of usage
- The fustiest corner of the attic was filled with old boxes.
- She couldn't stand the fustiest odor of the old books in the library.
- His opinions seemed particularly fustiest in the age of modern thinking.
Translations
Translations of the word "fustiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mofado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคกเคผเคพเคเคง เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช modrig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjamur
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัั ะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zbutwiaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณ่ญใ
๐ซ๐ท moisi
๐ช๐ธ mohoso
๐น๐ท kรผflรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณฐํก๋ด ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ zatuchlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zatuchnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ plesniv
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณsaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรถhkษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ mohoso
Etymology
The word 'fusty' originates from the early 17th century, coming from the Middle English 'fusty' (meaning 'moldy' or 'musty'). This, in turn, derived from the Old French word 'fustรฉ' meaning 'made of woodโ and denotes a sense of something being old or decayed. The root term is linked to the Latin 'fustis,' meaning 'a stick or staff' which is reflective of age and weathering. Over time, the term evolved to describe not just physical decay, but also outdated ideas and things that have lost their freshness. The superlative form 'fustiest' emphasizes the extreme of this condition, suggesting the highest degree of mustiness or antiquation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,704, 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.