dusty

Meanings

• adjective

  Covered in or consisting of a layer of fine particles of dirt, especially on surfaces that have not been cleaned for a long time.

  - "The old books in the library were covered in a thick layer of dusty."
  - "After the storm, the streets were left dusty and dirty."
  - "The antique furniture in the museum was carefully dusted every day."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʌsti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dust-ridden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dusty
rusty , dusty , rusty , musty

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Variants

List of all variants of dusty that leads to same result
dustier , dustiest , dustily , dustiness , dustinesses , dusty , dusty miller , dusty millers

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Etymology

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The word 'dusty' comes from the Old English word 'dstig' which means 'covered with dust'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dusty' is often used to describe the texture of certain types of cheese.

2. In the early days of television, static electricity would cause a layer of dust to build up on the screens, making them appear 'dusty'.

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Related Concepts

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1. cleanliness: Dusty is often used in contrast to cleanliness.

2. antiquity: Dusty is often associated with antiquity and the past.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'dusty' is often used to describe old or forgotten places. In music, there is a genre called 'dusty old records' which refers to old vinyl records. In art, dusty surfaces can add texture and depth to a painting.

How to Memorize "dusty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a old, unused bookshelf covered in a thick layer of dust. Visualize the way the dust particles catch the light and create a hazy effect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dusty' with old, forgotten things. Think of a dusty attic or a dusty old barn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'dusty' as 'DUsTy' and think of the 'U' as a layer of 'Us' (dust particles) on a surface.

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