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lusty

lust·y

lusty

 
pronunciation:
luh sti
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: lustier, lustiest
definition 1: exceptionally healthy and vigorous; robust.
The lusty infant was growing well.The newborn let out a lusty cry.
synonyms:
fit, hearty, robust, vigorous
antonyms:
effete, feeble, weak
similar words:
blooming, energetic, hale, healthy, lively
definition 2: hearty; strong.
The two lusty sons helped their father fell the tree and chop the wood.
synonyms:
hearty, husky, robust, stalwart, strapping, strong, sturdy
antonyms:
feeble, weak
similar words:
beefy, brawny, burly, muscular, powerful, red-blooded, stout
definition 3: lustful.
The lusty soldiers sought out the prostitutes of the town.
synonyms:
horny, lascivious, libidinous, lustful, passionate, randy
similar words:
erotic, hot, lecherous, lewd, salacious
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derivations: lustily (adv.), lustiness (n.)