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lusty.

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

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

  2. Hearty, merry, gleesome, enthusiastic, lively, stirring.

  3. Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.

    informal · obsolete
  4. Beautiful; handsome; pleasant.

    obsolete
  5. Of large size; big.

    obsolete
  6. Of large size; big. With child.

    obsolete · rare
Where this word comes from

From Middle English lusty (“mirthful, pleasant, delicious, delightful”), equivalent to lust + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian lustich (“amusing”), West Frisian lustich (“amusing, funny”), Dutch lustig (“cheerful”), German lustig (“amusing”), Danish lystig (“merry”), Swedish lustig (“funny”).

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