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lust·y
 lusty
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- 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
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| 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
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| definition 3: |
lustful.
The lusty soldiers sought out the prostitutes of the town.- synonyms:
- lascivious, lustful, passionate
- similar words:
- hot, lecherous, lewd, salacious
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| related words: |
able-bodied, dynamic, earthy, hearty |
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| derivations: |
lustily (adv.), lustiness (n.) |
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