Fustian

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Language or writing that is pompous and inflated in style yet ultimately hollow in meaning.

“The politician's address was pure fustian, impressive in sound but hollow in substance.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fus·tian

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Synonyms

bombast rantclaptrapblah

Antonyms

plainnesssimplicity

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains F, U, S, T, I, A, N with a good spread of common letters and no repeated ones

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with no high-value tiles but all seven letters are very playable

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Words you can make from Fustian

Shorter words formed from the letters in “fustian”.

austin faints fusain unfits ainus antis aunts fains faint faits fanit fanti fasti fauns faust fiant fiats funis ianus inust naifs natus saint sanit

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