dusty
UK: ˈdʌsti | US: ˈdʌsti
adj. covered with or full of dust
adj. having the color or appearance of dust; dull or muted
adj. (figuratively) old-fashioned or lacking vitality
The word "dusty" originates from the Old English "dūst" (meaning fine dry particles), combined with the adjectival suffix "-y," which denotes "characterized by" or "full of." The suffix "-y" has Germanic roots and is widely used in English to form adjectives from nouns (e.g., "rainy," "sleepy"). Over time, "dusty" evolved to describe not only literal dust coverage but also metaphorical qualities like dullness or antiquity.
The attic was so dusty that we sneezed constantly.
She wore a dusty pink dress to the party.
The old library had a dusty charm that attracted historians.
His jokes felt dusty and outdated.
After the sandstorm, the car looked dusty and worn.