lusty

[ luhs-tee ]

adjective

, lust·i·er, lust·i·est.

1. full of or characterized by healthy vigor.

   Synonyms: stout, sturdy, strong, robust

   Antonyms: weak, feeble

2. hearty, as a meal.
3. spirited; enthusiastic.
4. lustful; lecherous.

lusty

/ ˈlʌstɪ /

adjective

1. having or characterized by robust health
2. strong or invigorating

   a lusty brew

3. lustful

Derived Forms

• ˈlustily, adverb
• ˈlustiness, noun

Other Words From

• lusti·ly adverb
• lusti·ness noun
• over·lusti·ness noun
• over·lusty adjective
• un·lusty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lusty¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; lust, -y ¹

Example Sentences

This constellation is also often a hunter in Aboriginal cultures, or a group of lusty young men.

From Singularity Hub 

If the lusty cheers in the Time Warner Cable Arena were any indication, these speakers fired up the base.

From The Daily Beast

She keeps the party honest because she gives lusty voice to the concerns of ordinary American conservatives.

From The Daily Beast

It should not be surprising that my head was full of lusty fantasy that summer.

From The Daily Beast

Nine lusty-lunged adults in that one room prohibited confidential speech.

From Project Gutenberg

He makes love to her, just because it is the nature of a lusty son of Adam to make love to a pretty daughter of Eve.

From Project Gutenberg

Such an excuse came near rendering me ridiculous in the eyes of those lusty Scots.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the Book of Howth which accuses Sidney of being a ‘lusty feeder and surfeiter.’

From Project Gutenberg

A lusty cheer came from the British ships; they thought the flag down and the victory theirs.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hearty
• robust