1. in a manner full of or covered with dust
2. in a dull, dry, or uninteresting manner
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The old books sat dustily on the shelf, untouched for years.
• He spoke dustily about the historical facts, putting everyone to sleep.
• The road stretched dustily ahead after the dry summer.
• She dustily recited the lecture notes without any enthusiasm.
• The attic was dustily preserved, a time capsule of forgotten items.