He rubbed his face with hands, realizing they were ...... with dust.

[alpacinou]

I want to describe a situation when there's dust on someone's hands. What verb can I use?

Jack searched the library. Most books were coated with dust. He rubbed his face with hands, realizing they were ...... with dust.

What can I use in the blank?

 

[5jj]

... covered in dust.

 

[alpacinou]

... covered in dust.

Thank you! I want to learn if other options are available too.

 

[SoothingDave]

Coated

 

[alpacinou]

Coated

I already used it.

 

[Tarheel]

I want to describe a situation when there's dust on someone's hands. What verb can I use?

Jack searched the library. Most books were coated with dust. He rubbed his face with his hands, realizing they were ...... with dust.

And now the dust is on his face.