ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lusty

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlʌsti/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Lusty is an adjective meaning Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.

Meaning

Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.

More Meanings

  1. Hearty, merry, gleesome, enthusiastic, lively, stirring.
  2. (obsolete or informal) Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.
  3. (obsolete) Beautiful; handsome; pleasant.
  4. (obsolete) Of large size; big.

Example Sentences

Before the flood thou with thy lusty crew
How luſh and luſty the graſſe lookes ? How greene ?
Looking for some hot, hard and hunky fun or a lusty lost weekend at the beach?
So louedſt thou the luſty Hyacinct, So louedſt thou the faire Coronis deare: […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for lusty

Depending on context, synonyms include hearty, passionate, lustful, red-blooded, healthy, full-blooded.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lustful, passionate, red-blooded, hearty, healthy, full-blooded.

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