Fustian
EN→ZH
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.