Definition & Meaning of "fusty"in English

fusty

outdated and lacking in freshness or modernity

antediluvian

antiquated

antique

archaic

dated

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

fustiest

Comparative

fustier

gradable

Examples

The fusty old furniture in the attic made the space feel as though it had n't been touched in years.

having a stale and old smell, often suggesting a lack of freshness or cleanliness

frowsty

musty

sour

Examples

The old attic had a fusty odor that made it unpleasant to spend time there.

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