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Fustian
Sounds like
fuschun
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Simple meaning
What does Fustian mean?
Pompous language or thick fabric.
Dictionary definition
Pompous language, or a thick cotton fabric.
Example sentences
Fustian in a sentence
easy
The speech was full of fustian.
medium
Old work clothes were sometimes made of fustian.
hard
Fustian can mean inflated writing or a type of sturdy cloth.
Synonyms
Words like Fustian
bombastPompous or inflated language.
languageRelated word that supports the meaning of fustian.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plain speechSimple and direct language.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fustian, depending on context.
Word family
Fustian word family
Base word
fustian
noun
fustians
More than one fustian.
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Practice 1
What does fustian mean?
Fustian means pompous language or thick fabric.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fustian?
Bombast is close in meaning to fustian in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fustian?
Plain Speech contrasts with fustian.
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