Definition

The state or quality of having dust or being covered with dust.

Example

The dustiness of the old attic made it hard to breathe.

Conversation

Have you noticed the dustiness in this room lately?

Yeah, it's been bothering me a bit.

I think we should clean it up to reduce the dustiness.

Good idea! A clean space always feels better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dustiness → It is formed from "dust" (from Old English *dūst*, meaning fine particles of matter) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "dustiness" refers to the quality of being dusty or filled with dust.

Memory Tip

Think of fine particles ('dust') that create a certain quality ('-iness') — that's what dustiness means.

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