adust

adust

adj \ə-ˈdəst\

Definition of ADUST

1

: scorched, burned

2

archaic : of a sunburned appearance

3

archaic : of a gloomy appearance or disposition

Origin of ADUST

Middle English, from Latin adustus, past participle of adurere to set fire to, from ad- + urere to burn — more at ember

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with ADUST

adjust, august, blind trust, bloodlust, brain trust, combust, degust, disgust, distrust, encrust, entrust, in trust, leaf rust, mistrust, moondust, piecrust, robust, sawdust, stardust, unjust, upthrust