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lusty

lusty

11 4.7
Full of strong, lively energy, like a loud laugh
  • adjective
  • /ˈlʌsti/
translation icon : vigoroso
  • The athletes were filled with a lusty enthusiasm as they prepared for the competition.

Examples

  • How lush and lusty the grass looks!

    The Tempest (2010)

  • The baby woke suddenly and began to wail in an uninhibited, lusty way that had once been familiar to Kathryn.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • She seems to be a lusty young lady.

    An American in Paris (1951)

  • So the forest lords it over our countryside as a broad, benevolent, lusty whole.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Their earthy vigor and lusty happiness spoke to the deepest and best part of her nature.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • They've been eating hazelnuts and are as lusty this time of year as you'll ever imagine.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The pitcher underhanded his missile toward the batter, who took a lusty swing and missed.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Or, my grandfather was a lusty, impetuous adolescent, bewitched by the town's very own Medusa.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Yet we repeat these lusty fables told by camel drivers in rocking chairs, in nurseries.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • He had a lusty laugh that filled the room with warmth and energy.

Synonyms

ardent
vslusty
38 6.3

Feeling very strong excitement or love for something

focuses more on bodily strength and healthy liveliness than intense passion
red-blooded
vslusty
  • Informal
9 5.8

Full of lively energy and strong feelings

stresses lively healthy enthusiasm and strength rather than mainly natural passion
hearty
vslusty
8 3.2

Strong and healthy, full of energy

focuses on lively enthusiasm and spirited energy rather than only health
effervescent
vslusty
5 7.1

Having lively, cheerful energy that makes others feel excited

stresses physical strength and robust energy more than bubbly cheer
sparkly
vslusty
5 3.7

Full of lively energy and cheer

leans more toward sturdy vigor and healthy strength than showy excitement
sparky
vslusty
  • Informal
2 4.1

Full of energy and enthusiasm that excites others

emphasises robust physical strength and healthy vigor rather than playfulness
zestful
vslusty
1 5.4

Full of energy and joy

highlights strong healthy vigor and bodily strength rather than mere enjoyment
full-blooded
vslusty
5.2

Showing strong health and energy in body or mind

leans more to high-spirited lively enthusiasm than just bodily vigor

Antonyms

weak
524 1.0

Not strong in body or muscles and easily tired

feeble
25 3.9

Physically or mentally weak and low in energy

listless
12 6.1

Not having energy or interest to do things

How Energetic

robust
112 3.9
vigorous
87 4.1
lusty
11 4.7
energetic
93 1.6
tired
∞ 1.0
lethargic
15 5.3

Surface Forms

lusty positive
lustier comparative
lustiest superlative

Morphology

lusty = lust (semi-transparent) = lust + y

Form is a regular noun + '-y' formation, but the modern meaning 'full of energy' reflects an older sense of 'lust' (vigor) rather than the chiefly sexual sense learners know.

Etymology

The word lusty comes from the old word lust, which meant 'desire' or 'pleasure', plus the ending -y meaning 'full of'. So, a lusty laugh or cheer is loud and full of strong, healthy energy or lively feeling.