dusty
gb/dˈʌsti/ us/dˈʌsti/
A2
Angličtina
~ 6000
poros, száraz, unalmas, idejétmúlt, elavult, tört, szürkés, gáz, béna
A2
1
poros
A2
Vzorec užití:
[something] is dusty / dusty [noun]
We opened the door to a small, dusty room that smelled of old paper.
Kinyitottuk az ajtót, és egy kis, poros szoba tárult elénk, amely régi papír szagát árasztotta.
He wiped his hand across the dusty table and left a clear line.
Végighúzta a kezét a poros asztalon, és tiszta csíkot hagyott maga után.
After the long drive along the country track, the car was completely dusty.
Sunlight streamed through the window, showing the dusty air in the barn.
The hikers followed a dusty road that led out into the desert.
Učební příklady
The shelves in my bedroom are very dusty.
A hálószobámban nagyon porosak a polcok.
I cleaned the dusty floor with a wet cloth.
Nedves ronggyal tisztítottam meg a poros padlót.
We walked along a dusty road to the village.
The old books in the library are dusty.
Please close the window; the wind makes the room dusty.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"full of dusts"* instead of *"dusty" or "full of dust". Use "dusty" to describe something that has a layer of dust on it: *"a dusty table," "dusty air."* Also, do not confuse the adjective "dusty" with the verb "to dust" (to remove dust).
Význam
covered with dust or powdery dirt
Kolokace
dusty room
|dusty shelf
|dusty book
|dusty road
|dusty furniture
|dusty attic
Synonyma
dirty (More general; can include many kinds of dirt, not just dust.)
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dust-covered (More explicit and slightly more formal, focuses only on dust on the surface.)
Antonyma
clean (Describes something with no dirt or dust on it.)
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spotless (Stronger and more emphatic; completely free of dust or dirt.)
Témata
home
|daily_life
|environment
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Having a lot of dry, fine dirt on it, or in the air around it.
Covered with a noticeable layer of fine, dry dust on the surface, or containing a lot of dust in the air.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
dusty [topic/style/lecture]
The professor’s dusty lecture style made even exciting discoveries seem boring.
A professzor száraz előadásmódja miatt még az izgalmas felfedezések is unalmasnak tűntek.
They tried to modernize the museum and get rid of its dusty image.
Megpróbálták modernizálni a múzeumot, és megszabadulni unalmas, poros imázsától.
The report is full of dusty legal phrases that nobody uses anymore.
She wanted to escape the dusty world of academic politics.
The new teacher turned a dusty grammar topic into something fun and clear.
Učební příklady
The movie was long and dusty, so many people fell asleep.
A film hosszú és unalmas volt, ezért sokan elaludtak.
His writing is clear but a little dusty and not very fun to read.
Az írása világos, de egy kicsit száraz, és nem túl élvezetes olvasni.
Students do not like the dusty old course book.
The festival gave new life to a dusty subject: classical music.
They updated the website to make it less dusty and more modern.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this always means something is literally covered in dust. In this sense, "dusty" is figurative: it describes style or feeling, not physical dirt. If you mean there is real dust, mention the object: *"a dusty room," "a dusty book."*
Význam
dull, dry, and uninteresting
Kolokace
dusty lecture
|dusty textbook
|dusty academic style
|dusty old subject
|dusty museum display
Synonyma
dull (Very close in meaning; general word for not interesting.)
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dry (Often used for writing or talks that are too serious and not engaging.)
Antonyma
lively (Emphasizes being full of energy and interest, the opposite of a "dusty" style.)
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engaging (Focuses on holding the listener’s or reader’s attention.)
Témata
education
|work
|culture
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Describes a subject, book, talk, etc. that is boring and not lively or fresh.
(Of subjects, writing, talks, etc.) Dull, dry, and uninteresting, often in a traditional or overly academic way.
B2
3
idejétmúlt
B2
elavult
B1
Vzorec užití:
dusty [rules/image/tradition]
Many people feel the company’s dusty old rules need to be rewritten.
Sokan úgy érzik, hogy a cég idejétmúlt szabályait újra kell írni.
The party is trying to shake off its dusty image and appeal to younger voters.
A párt igyekszik levetkőzni idejétmúlt imázsát, és megszólítani a fiatalabb szavazókat.
They replaced the dusty curriculum with more practical, up-to-date courses.
Her fresh ideas clashed with the dusty traditions of the department.
The museum is modern inside, despite its dusty reputation.
Učební příklady
The law is very dusty and needs to change.
A törvény nagyon elavult, és változtatni kell rajta.
Young people do not like the dusty image of the club.
A fiataloknak nem tetszik a klub idejétmúlt imázsa.
He wants to break the dusty old rules of the school.
The new leader will change the dusty system.
They are trying to make the dusty tradition more modern.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with simply being physically dirty. Here, "dusty" is metaphorical: it means old-fashioned. If you want to talk about style or ideas, words like "old-fashioned" or "outdated" are usually clearer for learners.
Význam
old-fashioned and not modern
Kolokace
dusty old rules
|dusty traditions
|dusty image
|dusty institution
|dusty reputation
Synonyma
old-fashioned (Very close in meaning; more common and neutral.)
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outdated (Stresses that something is no longer suitable or useful today.)
Antonyma
modern (Stresses being current and suited to today’s world.)
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progressive (Highlights being open to new ideas and change, opposite of "dusty" attitudes.)
Témata
society
|culture
|politics
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Describes ideas, rules, or things that are very old-style and do not fit modern life.
Old-fashioned and not modern, especially in a way that seems out of touch or unwilling to change.
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
dusty [color]
She chose a dress in a dusty pink that suited her skin tone.
Olyan púderrózsaszín ruhát választott, amely jól állt a bőrtónusához.
The living room walls are painted a gentle dusty blue.
A nappali falai lágy, szürkéskékre vannak festve.
Designers are using dusty greens and browns to create a calm feeling.
The artist preferred dusty colors rather than sharp, bright ones.
A dusty rose cushion added a soft touch to the sofa.
Učební příklady
I like her dusty pink jacket.
Tetszik a púderrózsaszín dzsekije.
They painted the bedroom a dusty blue color.
A hálószobát tört kékre festették.
Dusty green looks nice in the living room.
He bought a scarf in dusty rose.
The picture has many dusty colors and looks calm.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "dusty pink" means the dress is dirty. In fashion and design, "dusty" before a color usually describes the shade (soft, grayish), not actual dust. If you want to say something needs cleaning, use a different word order: *"a pink, dusty dress"* (first color, then condition).
Význam
soft muted color with gray
Kolokace
dusty pink
|dusty blue
|dusty green
|dusty rose
|dusty color palette
Synonyma
muted (General word for colors that are soft and not bright; does not always suggest gray.)
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soft (Very general; can describe gentle, not-strong colors.)
Antonyma
bright (Describes colors that are strong and intense, the opposite of "dusty" colors.)
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vivid (Stresses very strong, clear color without gray.)
Témata
colors
|fashion
|art
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Describes a color that is not bright, looks soft, and has a little gray in it.
(Of a color) Soft and muted, with a slight gray tone, as if seen through a thin layer of dust.
C1
SLANG
5
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is dusty
That joke was so dusty; nobody even smiled.
Annyira gáz volt az a vicc, hogy senki még csak el sem mosolyodott.
He called the outfit dusty and told his friend to change before the party.
Azt mondta a barátjának, hogy gáz a szerelése, és öltözzön át a buli előtt.
The comments section got dusty, so the moderator turned it off.
They stopped playing that dusty old track at the club years ago.
She said his attitude toward women was dusty and embarrassing.
Učební příklady
My younger brother says my music is dusty.
A kisöcsém szerint gáz a zeném.
They think this old game is dusty, but I still like it.
Szerintük ez a régi játék béna, de én még mindig szeretem.
He wore dusty shoes to the party, and his friends laughed.
People online called the video dusty and boring.
She said his style is dusty, not cool.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this slang meaning with the normal meaning "covered in dust." In slang, "dusty" is a judgment about style or social value, not physical cleanliness. This use is common in some online and youth communities but may sound rude or strange in formal situations.
Význam
uncool, lame (slang)
Kolokace
so dusty
|acting dusty
|you look dusty
|dusty behavior
Synonyma
lame (Very close in slang; informal term meaning not cool or not good.)
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corny (Slang for something trying to be fun or romantic but is not cool.)
Antonyma
cool (Slang for fashionable, impressive, socially attractive.)
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fire (Very slangy; means extremely good or impressive, opposite feeling of "dusty".)
Témata
slang
|youth_culture
|social_life
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Slang for a person or thing that is not cool, not stylish, or not good.
(Slang) Uncool, unimpressive, or socially awkward, especially in youth or internet culture.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
dusty
IPA
GB/dˈʌsti/
US/dˈʌsti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dusty (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (dusty)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: dusty
- Comparative: dustier
- Superlative: dustiest
Příbuzná slova
Forms
dustier
adjective
dustiest
adjective
Core family
dust
noun A2
Related words
duster
noun
Advanced or less common
dustiness
noun
Výrazy
dusty blue
1/dˈʌsti blˈu/
fixed phrase
soft, grayish blue color
A soft blue color that is not bright and has a little gray in it.
Příklady
- The bedroom walls are a calming dusty blue.
- He chose a dusty blue tie to match his suit.
dusty green
1/dˈʌsti ɡɹˈin/
fixed phrase
soft, grayish green color
A soft green color that is not bright and has a little gray in it.
Příklady
- The designer suggested a dusty green for the kitchen cabinets.
- Dusty green works well with natural wood and white walls.
dusty pink
1/dˈʌsti pˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
soft, grayish pink color
A soft pink color that is not bright and has a little gray in it.
Příklady
- She painted the nursery a gentle dusty pink.
- Dusty pink is a popular color for bridesmaid dresses.