Pronunciation: /ˈfʌstiən/
noun a thick, durable twilled cloth with a short nap, usually dyed in dark colors
A1 I don't understand all the fustian in this book.
A2 The teacher's fustian explanation confused the students.
B1 The politician's speech was full of fustian and empty promises.
B2 The novel was criticized for its excessive fustian and lack of substance.
C1 The professor's lecture was filled with fustian, making it difficult to follow.
C2 The author's use of fustian language added to the overall pretentiousness of the novel.
adjective relating to or characteristic of pompous or pretentious speech or writing
A1 The fustian fabric of the couch was soft and comfortable.
A2 She wore a fustian jacket to keep warm in the cold weather.
B1 The fustian language used in the speech was difficult for the audience to understand.
B2 The fustian decorations in the room added a touch of elegance to the space.
C1 The professor's fustian lectures were filled with complex theories and ideas.
C2 The writer's fustian prose was praised for its depth and sophistication.
formal The author's use of fustian language in his writing style may appeal to a certain audience.
informal I find it hard to understand all that fustian talk in the book.
slang Why do you always use fustian words when you talk? Just keep it simple!
figurative His speech was full of fustian, but lacked any real substance.
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