DUSTY Synonyms: 288 Similar and Opposite Words

dusty

adjective

ˈdə-stē

Definition of dusty

as in fine

consisting of very small particles dusty soil

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as in filthy

not clean old dusty clothes

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as in boring

causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest I almost fell asleep reading that dusty book of memoirs

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Recent Examples of dusty The effect can be dull, in the way a sermon where the priest reads again from the dusty manuscript can be dull. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026 In this snapshot captured by Perseverance, the rover looked back at its progress, capturing its own tracks pressed into the planet's dusty surface. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The base package also includes a standalone ground sheet for covering over the bare ground to create a cleaner experience inside – just leave the dusty boots and sandals outside the entry. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 Every colorway is adorable, but the dusty blue and gray versions have my heart. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dusty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusty

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But this commitment to the best, and the possibility for newness on menus, presents an arguably more interesting fine dining experience.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The machinery is absolutely amazing, with this very fine needle and very fine thread.

— Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Some have complained that Becerra is an unworthy, boring torchbearer for Latinos — not dynamic enough to meet a moment where many hoped for a firebrand.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Sure, this may sound kind of boring, but the city in the southern Guangdong province has also just been named as the country's leader in wealthy entrepreneurs and is the beating heart of China's AI and tech industry.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of boring

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Chocolate chips and baking bars can also develop a powdery white coating (called bloom) when exposed to temperature changes or moisture.

— Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Kardashian kicked off with a photo of herself facing away from the camera in a bathrobe while standing on a powdery beach, enveloped by a cotton candy pink sunset.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

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Stuttering drum patterns and elastic basslines rub up against glossy keyboards and slow piano chords, blending early 2000s sounds with the futuristic sensuality of Kelela.

— Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
On the earnings growth front, while emerging markets on average are expected to deliver a 45% improvement, India's forecast is much slower at 11%, as per Bernstein.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026