ENGLISH
REFERENCE

dusted

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdəstɪd// UK //dˈʌstɪd// dust·ed
SIMPLE

The cake is lightly dusted with white sugar.

CONTEXTUAL

The old books sat on the shelf, heavily dusted with years of neglect and fine grey particles.

COMPLEX

The mountain peaks appeared sharp against the blue sky, freshly dusted with the first light snow of the autumn season.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the substance covering the surface.

Idioms1 entry

Last updated June 17, 2026