fustiness
nounUK /ˈfʌstinəs/
US /ˈfʌstinəs/
The smell of something old and dusty that has not been used for a long time.
The fustiness of the attic made us sneeze.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being old-fashioned and out of date.
The fustiness of the club's rules kept young people away.
3. A stuffy, stale quality in the air of a room.
She opened the windows to clear the fustiness from the guest room.
4. A dull, pompous, or overly formal manner.
His speech was full of fustiness and long, heavy words.