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(fʌsti) Word forms: comparative fustier, superlative fustiest1. adjectiveIf you describe something or someone as fusty, you disapprove of them because they are old-fashioned in attitudes or ideas. [disapproval] The fusty old establishment refused to recognise the demand for popular music. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A fusty place or thing has a smell that is not fresh or pleasant. ...fusty old carpets. More Synonyms of fusty (ˈfʌstɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -tier or -tiest1. smelling of damp or mould; musty 2. old-fashioned in attitude Derived forms fustily (ˈfustily) adverb fustiness (ˈfustiness) noun Word origin C14: from fust wine cask, from Old French: cask, tree trunk, from Latin fūstis cudgel, club fusty in American English (ˈfʌsti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈfustier or ˈfustiest1. smelling stale or stuffy; musty; moldy 2. not up-to-date; old-fashioned; conservative Derived forms fustily (ˈfustily) adverb fustiness (ˈfustiness) noun Word origin < fust, a musty smell < Early ModE, a cask (ME foist) < OFr cask, orig. tree trunk < L fustis, wooden stick Examples of 'fusty' in a sentencefusty Definition old-fashioned those fusty old buffers who refuse to join in Mexican waves Synonyms out-of-date out of the ark (informal) old-fogeyish Definition smelling of damp or mould The bedroom she was given had a fusty grandeur. Synonyms frowsty damp mouldering malodorous mildewed mildewy ill-smelling Additional synonymsDefinition lacking fresh air a dark, airless room Synonyms stuffy, close, heavy, stifling, oppressive, stale, breathless, suffocating, sultry, muggy, unventilated Definition old-fashioned those antediluvian days before television Synonyms old-fashioned, ancient, antique, obsolete, out-of-date, archaic, antiquated, passé, out of the ark (informal), old as the hills Definition obsolete or old-fashioned The factory is so antiquated, it isn't worth saving. Synonyms obsolete, old, aged, ancient, antique, old-fashioned, elderly, dated, past it (informal), out-of-date, archaic, outmoded, passé, old hat, hoary, superannuated, antediluvian, outworn, cobwebby, old as the hills - fusspot
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Additional synonymsDefinition out of date or old-fashioned These archaic practices are advocated by people of limited outlook. Synonyms old-fashioned, obsolete, out of date, antiquated, outmoded, passé, old hat, behind the times, superannuatedSynonyms stale, close, stuffy, musty, fusty, fuggy, ill-smelling Definition stale or musty, esp. from age or lack of use mouldy bread Synonyms stale, spoiled, rotting, decaying, bad, rotten, blighted, musty, fusty, mildewed Definition smelling or tasting old, stale, or mouldy He climbed the stairs to a lofty, musty room. Synonyms stale, stuffy, airless, decayed, smelly, dank, mouldy, fusty, mildewed, frowsty, mildewy Definition old-fashioned or obsolete outdated and inefficient factory equipment Synonyms old-fashioned, dated, obsolete, out of date, passé, antique, archaic, unfashionable, antiquated, outmoded, behind the times, out of style, obsolescent, unhip (slang), démodé, out of the ark (informal), oldfangled Definition out-of-date That sort of music is passé now. Synonyms out-of-date, old-fashioned, dated, outdated, obsolete, unfashionable, antiquated, outmoded, old hat, outworn, unhip (slang), démodé Definition complete or absolute the rank smell of unwashed clothes Synonyms foul, off, bad, offensive, disgusting, revolting, stinking, stale, pungent, noxious, disagreeable, musty, rancid, fetid, putrid, fusty, strong-smelling, gamey, noisome, mephitic, olid, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang) Definition lacking fresh air It was hot and stuffy in the classroom. Synonyms airless, stifling, oppressive, close, heavy, stale, suffocating, sultry, fetid, muggy, unventilated, fuggy, frowsty |