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Comparative
fustier
Superlative
fustiest
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outdated and lacking in freshness or modernity
- The fusty old furniture in the attic made the space feel as though it hadn't been touched in years.
- His fusty viewpoints on technology showed he was resistant to change and new ideas.
- The fusty style of the museum’s exhibits felt like a throwback to an earlier era.
- The office's fusty decor, with its outdated wallpaper and heavy drapes, was due for a modern update.
- His fusty ideas about education seemed out of touch with modern teaching methods.
2
having a stale and old smell, often suggesting a lack of freshness or cleanliness
- The old attic had a fusty odor that made it unpleasant to spend time there.
- The clothes stored in the damp basement became fusty over time.
- The abandoned room had a fusty smell, as if it hadn't been aired out in years.
- The library had a fusty odor due to the old books and lack of circulation.
- The air in the cellar was thick and fusty, making it uncomfortable to breathe.