: A better word for dusty? I am describing the condition of cardboard boxes which have been in the attic for years. They are in good condition and aren't dirty. The sentence is "dark and...?"

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The dark-colored boxes were dust-free and in mint condition. Also, pristine condition or like new. They still had that like-new look about them.

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You wouldn't really use the word dark to describe the boxes, rather the area around them. A better word for dusty is arenaceous, or sooty.

You could also use words like 'untouched' to imply that things haven't been touched for years.

Here's a sentence which uses untouched, but also implies that the boxes are clean (example sentence).

"The boxes, in fine condition yet untouched for years, resided in the dark attic."

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