adust Meaning & Definition
/əˈdʌst/
What Does Adust Mean?
As an adjective, adust means Abnormally dark or over-concentrated (associated with various states of discomfort or illness, specifically being too hot or dry). It is also used to mean Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.
Adust in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈdʌst/ |
| Synonyms | scorched, dry and parched |
Adust Definition (Adjective)
- Abnormally dark or over-concentrated (associated with various states of discomfort or illness, specifically being too hot or dry).
- Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.
- Burnt or having a scorched colour.
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Origin of Adust
From Middle French aduste, and its source, Latin adustus (“burnt, scorched”), past participle of adūrere.