Synonyms for
Dusty
Definition
covered with or full of dust
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- dusty shelves
- dusty attic
- dusty corners
- dusty books
- dusty road
- dusty surface
- dusty old
- dusty and neglected
Word family
Usage note
While 'dusty' can simply mean covered in dust, it often carries a connotation of neglect or disuse, especially when referring to objects or places. It is generally informal.
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Example sentences
- The abandoned house was full of dusty furniture.
- The old attic was covered in a layer of dusty cobwebs.
- The dirty car was so dusty that you couldn't see out the windows.
Quotes
The dusty attic held many treasures from the past.
The old library smelled of dusty books and memories.
The abandoned town was a dusty relic of the past.