Fusty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfə-stē/ fus·ty

Meaning & Definition of Fusty

Fusty (adjective)

  1. impaired by age or dampness, moldy
  2. saturated with dust and stale odors, musty
  3. rigidly old-fashioned or reactionary

Fusty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an unpleasant smell

    "couldn't stay too long in the fusty attic without sneezing"

    similar: fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong
    related: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous
    opposite: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet
    near: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fusty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fusty:

Chiefly British: frowsty
fetid, foul, frowsy, funky, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fusty

Words with the opposite meaning of Fusty:

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet

Related Words for Fusty

putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms of Fusty

flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Word Forms of Fusty

Inflections: fustier, fustiest

Derived words: fustily (adverb), fustiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fusty

probably alteration of Middle English foisted, foist musty, from foist wine cask, from Anglo-French fust, fuist wood, tree trunk, cask, from Medieval Latin fustis

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fusty

What does "Fusty" mean?

"Fusty" means impaired by age or dampness, moldy. As an adjective, it is defined as: impaired by age or dampness, moldy.

What is another word for "Fusty"?

Other words for "Fusty" include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, malodorous, musty and noisome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fusty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fusty"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fusty". Common alternatives include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank and reeking.

What is the opposite of "Fusty"?

Antonyms of "Fusty" include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented and sweet. Near antonyms include flowery, fruity, spicy and woodsy.

How do you use "Fusty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fusty" in a sentence: "couldn't stay too long in the fusty attic without sneezing".

Is "Fusty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fusty" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Fusty"?

"Fusty" is pronounced /ˈfə-stē/ and divided into syllables as fus·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Fusty"?

"Fusty" comes from probably alteration of Middle English foisted, foist musty, from foist wine cask, from Anglo-French fust, fuist wood, tree trunk, cask, from Medieval Latin fustis. First known use: 14th century.