Historical Fabrics And Textiles

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a thick, durable twilled cloth with a short nap, usually dyed in dark colors

adjective relating to or characteristic of pompous or pretentious speech or writing

  • The author's use of fustian language in his writing style may appeal to a certain audience.
  • I find it hard to understand all that fustian talk in the book.
  • Why do you always use fustian words when you talk? Just keep it simple!
  • His speech was full of fustian, but lacked any real substance.