dusty

/ˈdʌst.i/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or filled with dust

“The dusty old bookshelf had not been cleaned in years.”

2. noun

a dusty place or thing, especially one that is dry and barren

“The dusty road stretched out before us, promising a long and tiresome journey.”

3. verb

to cover or become covered with dust

“The furniture in the attic had started to dusty, and needed to be cleaned.”

Synonyms

  • gritty
  • powdery
  • pulverulent

Antonyms

  • dewy
  • wet