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lust⋅y

[luhs-tee]
–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


lust⋅i⋅ly, adverb
lust⋅i⋅ness, noun


1. robust, strong, sturdy, stout.


1. feeble, weak.
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.

Lusty

Lust"y\, a. [Compar. Lustier; superl. Lustiest.] [From Lust. See Lust, and cf. Luscious.]

1. Exhibiting lust or vigor; stout; strong; vigorous; robust; healthful; able of body.

Neither would their old men, so many as were yet vigorous and lusty, be left at home. --Milton.

2. Beautiful; handsome; pleasant. [Obs.] --Spenser.

3. Of large size; big. [Obs.] " Three lusty vessels." --Evelyn. Hence, sometimes, pregnant. [Obs. or Prov.]

4. Lustful; lascivious. [Obs.] --Milton.
Language Translation for : lusty
Spanish: fuerte,
German: kräftig,
Japanese: 元気いっぱいの
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