Fustian

ENZH

What Does Fustian Mean?

  • 虚夸的语言
  • 华丽的辞藻
  • 粗棉布

Fustian Pronunciation

/ˈfʌstʃən/

Fustian Definition

noun

Definition

A thick, durable fabric, often made of cotton or a cotton blend; also refers to pompous or pretentious language.

In ZH

一种厚重耐用的布料,通常由棉或棉混纺制成;也指浮夸或自大的语言。

How to Use Fustian in a Sentence

  • The playwright's use of fustian made the dialogue feel overly dramatic.
  • He delivered a fustian speech that left the audience rolling their eyes.
  • The novel was filled with fustian prose that obscured the simple story.
  • Her fustian arguments did not convince anyone in the debate.
  • He was criticized for his fustian writing style, which lacked clarity.