lusty

Meaning

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

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlʌsti/

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”).