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lusty

/ˈlʌs.ti/
lus · ty
Adverb:lustily
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• adjective

1

Healthy, vigorous, and full of strength, energy, or vitality.

Example

"The newborn let out a lusty cry that reassured everyone in the delivery room."

2

Characterized by passionate, uninhibited, or earthy sensual appetite.

Example

"The tavern scenes in the historical novel are filled with bawdy humor and lusty characters."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'lusty' with 'lustful': 'lusty' primarily means healthy, vigorous, and full of vitality (as in 'a lusty cry' or 'a lusty appetite'), whereas 'lustful' specifically means driven by sexual desire.

• Rhymes for lusty

• Nearby Words

lustfulness
lustily
lustrous
lusty
lute
luvuvhu
luxe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'lusti', meaning joyful or vigorous, formed from 'lust' (which in Old English meant pleasure, delight, or vitality rather than purely sexual desire) plus the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lusty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lusty
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