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adust.

Abnormally dark or over-concentrated (associated with various states of discomfort or illness, specifically being too hot or dry).

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈdʌst/UK
  1. Abnormally dark or over-concentrated (associated with various states of discomfort or illness, specifically being too hot or dry).

    historical · postpositional · usually
  2. Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.

    broadly
  3. Burnt or having a scorched colour.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From Middle French aduste, and its source, Latin adustus (“burnt, scorched”), past participle of adūrere.

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