fustiness
/ˈfʌstinəs/
noun
- A stale, stuffy, or moldy smell, especially from being closed up for a long time.
- The antique shop had a pleasant fustiness that reminded me of my grandmother's attic.
- The fustiness of the old library made me sneeze.
- After opening the windows, the fustiness of the basement finally faded.
- Old-fashioned or outdated quality; lack of freshness or modern appeal.
- She tried to bring new ideas to the company, but the fustiness of the management held her back.
- The museum's exhibits had a certain fustiness that needed updating.
- The fustiness of his political views made him unpopular with younger voters.
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