Lusty Definition

lŭstē
lustier, lustiest
adjective
lustier, lustiest
Full of vigor; strong, robust, hearty, etc.
Webster's New World
Powerful; strong.
A lusty cry.
American Heritage
Lustful.
American Heritage
Merry; joyous.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Lusty

Adjective

Base Form:
lusty
Comparative:
lustier
Superlative:
lustiest

Origin of Lusty

  • Middle English lusty, lusti (“mirthful, pleasant, delicious, delightful") from lust (“desire, appetite") +"Ž -y, -i. Compare Middle Dutch lustich (Dutch lustig (“cheerful")), Middle High German lustic (German lustig (“amusing")), Old Norse lostigr (Swedish lustig (“funny"), Danish lystig (“merry")). More at lust, -y.

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