Fustiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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fustiest

 

[ หˆfษ™s(t)ฤ“ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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 Fustiest can also imply a figurative sense of being outdated or behind the times, particularly in ideas or attitudes.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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mofado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคพเค‚เคง เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช modrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjamur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ั…ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbutwiaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใณ่‡ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moisi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mohoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผflรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณฐํŒก๋‚ด ๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zatuchlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zatuchnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘้œ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plesniv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณsaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 Over time, the term evolved to describe not just physical decay, but also outdated ideas and things that have lost their freshness.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.