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dusty

adjective

Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
US
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdʌsti

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Meaning

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adjective

  1. Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new

    “Moth-eaten theories about race”

adjective

  1. Covered with a layer of dust

    “A dusty pile of books”

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Example Sentences

Moth-eaten theories about race
Stale news
A dusty pile of books

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