Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fusty
adjective
/ˈfʌsti/
Definition
Having a stale smell; musty.
Examples
- The fusty old attic was filled with forgotten treasures.
- He had a fusty attitude about modern technology.
- The library had a fusty smell that reminded her of her childhood.
Meaning
Fusty describes something that is old, dusty, or out-of-date. It can refer to both physical things like rooms and items, as well as ideas or attitudes that are outdated.
Synonyms
- Musty
- Stale
- Dusty
- Obsolete
- Antediluvian