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Fusty describes something that is old, dusty, or out-of-date. It can refer to both physical things like rooms and items, as well as ideas or attitudes that are outdated.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