Word 'Dusty' in Other Languages
- Dusty in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Dusty in Bengali বাংলা
- Dusty in Bodo बड़ो
- Dusty in Dogri डोगरी
- Dusty in English
- Dusty in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Dusty in Hindi हिन्दी
- Dusty in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Dusty in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Dusty in Konkani कोंकणी
- Dusty in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Dusty in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Dusty in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Dusty in Marathi मराठी
- Dusty in Nepali नेपाली
- Dusty in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Dusty in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Dusty in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Dusty in Santali
- Dusty in Sindhi سنڌي
- Dusty in Tamil தமிழ்
- Dusty in Telugu తెలుగు
- Dusty in Urdu اُردُو
Dusty
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌs.ti/
Definitions
- Covered with or resembling dust.
- Lacking brightness, freshness, or clarity.
Usage Examples
- "The old bookshelf was covered in a thick, dusty layer."
- "The painting had a dusty color palette that gave it a vintage feel."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "dusti," from Old English "dustig," meaning covered in dust.
Synonyms
- Powdery, soiled, grimy
Antonyms
- Clean, fresh, bright
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Polvoriento | /pol.βoˈɾjen.to/ |
| French | Poussiéreux | /pu.sjɛ.ʁø/ |
| Hindi | धूल भरा | /dʱuːl bʰə.ɾa/ |
| Chinese | 尘土飞扬的 | /chén tǔ fēi yáng de/ |
| Russian | Пыльный | /ˈpɨlʲ.nɨj/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈdʌs.ti/
- British English: /ˈdʌs.ti/
Historical Usage
The word "dusty" has been used since Old English times to describe anything covered in dust, later extending metaphorically to dull or faded things.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, "dusty" can symbolize age, neglect, or a lack of vibrancy, often used metaphorically for outdated ideas or forgotten places.
More Information
Dusty environments can cause allergies and respiratory issues. The term is also used colloquially to describe something uninteresting or out-of-date.