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- [luhs-tee]
- /ˈlʌs ti/
- /ˈlʌs.ti/
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- [luhs-tee]
- /ˈlʌs ti/
Definitions of lusty word
- adjective lusty full of or characterized by healthy vigor. 1
- adjective lusty hearty, as a meal. 1
- adjective lusty spirited; enthusiastic. 1
- adjective lusty lustful; lecherous. 1
- noun lusty Healthy and strong; full of vigor. 1
- adjective lusty healthy, hearty 1
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Origin of lusty
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English: word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at lust, -y1
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Parts of speech for Lusty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lusty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lusty
adj lusty
- robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- brawny — Someone who is brawny is strong and has big muscles.
- hale — free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous: hale and hearty men in the prime of life.
- potent — (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
adjective lusty
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Antonyms for lusty
adj lusty
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- unhealthy — not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- hyper-energetic — possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
adjective lusty
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
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