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