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lusty

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lust⋅y

  [luhs-tee]
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–adjective, lust⋅i⋅er, lust⋅i⋅est.
1. full of or characterized by healthy vigor.
2. hearty, as a meal.
3. spirited; enthusiastic.
4. lustful; lecherous.
Origin:
1175–1225; ME: see lust, -y 1

Related forms:
lust⋅i⋅ly, adverb
lust⋅i⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. robust, strong, sturdy, stout.

Antonyms:
1. feeble, weak.
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lust·y   (lŭs'tē)   
adj.   lust·i·er, lust·i·est

  1. Full of vigor or vitality; robust.

  2. Powerful; strong: a lusty cry.

  3. Lustful.

  4. Merry; joyous.

lust'i·ly adv., lust'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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