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lusty

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌsti/

The English word “lusty” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.
  2. Hearty, merry, gleesome, enthusiastic, lively, stirring.
  3. Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.
  4. Beautiful; handsome; pleasant.
  5. Of large size; big.
  6. With child.

Etymology

From Middle English lusty (“mirthful, pleasant, delicious, delightful”), equivalent to lust + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian lustich (“amusing”), West Frisian lustich (“amusing, funny”), Dutch lustig (“cheerful”), German lustig (“amusing”), Danish lystig (“merry”), Swedish lustig (“funny”).

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