lusty

Meaning

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. (informal, obsolete) Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.
4. (obsolete) Beautiful; handsome; pleasant.
5. (obsolete) Of large size; big.
6. (obsolete, rare) Of large size; big.

Synonyms

robust

strong

vigorous

hearty

lustful

stalwart

muscular

brawny

lively

horny

full-blooded

sturdy

husky

energetic

healthy

⚕️

powerful

concupiscent

red-blooded

alive

libidinous

libidinal

mighty

possible

potent

practicable

prurient

randy

raunchy

sinewy

smacking

splitting

stark

stout

thewy

virile

vital

vivacious

appetent

able-bodied

having strong shoulders

abundant

appetitive

awake

beefy

blithe

brisk

burly

corpulent

covetous

excessive

Translations

εύρωστος

ρωμαλέος

lozano

vigoroso

robusto

robuste

valido

krachtig

rüstig

⚕️

stevig

vigoureux

benportante

luxurieux

kräftig

σφρηγιλός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlʌsti/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: lusty

Cognate with Saterland Frisian: lustich

Cognate with Western Frisian: lustich

Cognate with Dutch: lustig

Cognate with German: lustig

Cognate with Danish: lystig

Cognate with Swedish: lustig

In summary

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”).