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lustily

  • a word derived from lusty.

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The plants are growing lustily in late summer, although Kolding only waters them once a week on Saturdays for an hour with drip irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

Some of the goals were outstanding finishes, lustily banged home by players who couldn't believe their luck.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

Alonso didn’t quite get that treatment when he stepped to the plate after Rodriguez, but they lustily cheered each of his swings that didn’t result in a home run.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

But he was one of the most talented accelerants, and he steered lustily into the nosedive.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

On the second chorus the entire ensemble joined in the song, smiling and singing lustily about ultimate success while they swung, dangled, flipped, and soared.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole