dustier; dustiest
1
: covered or abounding with dust
2
: consisting of dust : powdery
3
: resembling dust
4
: lacking vitality : dry
dusty scholarship
5
British
: unsatisfactory
—used especially in the phrases dusty answer and not so dusty
Examples of dusty in a Sentence
He pulled dusty candlesticks from the shelf.
His new tie is a dusty blue.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The road to Quinta do Pinheiro winds through orchards and open pastures along Portugal’s southern coast, narrowing to little more than a dusty track.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Dust Your Car’s Interior There’s no reason to keep Swiffers for indoor use only, especially when cars have the strange ability to get dusty, too.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dusty. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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