Lusty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlə-stē/

Meaning & Definition of Lusty

Lusty (adjective)

  1. merry, joyous
  2. lustful
  3. full of strength and vitality, healthy, vigorous

Lusty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having active strength of body or mind

    "the lusty young rowers on the college crew team"

    similar: dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital
    related: animated, brisk, dashing, kinetic, lively, punchy, spirited, sprightly, vivacious, energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized, firm, fortified, mettlesome, mighty, powerful, puissant, strong, refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized, able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, muscular, robustious, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy, tough, virile, hale, healthy, hearty, sound, capable, competent
    opposite: dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid
    near: delicate, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, weak, weakened, impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired, indolent, lackadaisical, languid, lazy, invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy, ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell, broken-down, debilitated, decrepit, disabled, wasted, worn-out

  2. not showing weakness or uncertainty

    "a lusty spirit of adventure"

    similar: firm, forceful, hearty, iron, robust, solid, stout, strong, sturdy, vigorous
    related: hard, ironclad, mighty, powerful, tough, unyielding, animated, brisk, energetic, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy, assured, certain, confident, sanguine, secure, sure
    opposite: uncertain, weak
    near: feeble, fragile, frail, limp, listless, spiritless, diffident, insecure, self-doubting, characterless, effete, spineless, weakened, weak-kneed, wimpy, wishy-washy

  3. having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)

    "such a lusty dish calls for an equally rich wine"

    similar: big, concentrated, full, full-bodied, heady, muscular, plush, potent, rich, robust, strong
    related: heavy, straight, undiluted, unmixed, high-octane, high-test, enriched, fortified
    opposite: delicate, light, mild, thin, thinned, weak, weakened
    near: dilute, diluted, watered-down, watery

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lusty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lusty:

dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital, firm, forceful, hearty, iron, solid, stout, strong, sturdy, big, concentrated, full, full-bodied, heady, muscular, plush, potent, rich

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lusty

Words with the opposite meaning of Lusty:

dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, uncertain, weak, delicate, light, mild, thin, thinned, weakened

Related Words for Lusty

animated, brisk, dashing, kinetic, lively, punchy, spirited, sprightly, vivacious, energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized, fortified, mettlesome, mighty, powerful, puissant, refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized, able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, robustious

Near Antonyms of Lusty

effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired, indolent, lackadaisical, languid, lazy, invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy, ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell, broken-down, debilitated, decrepit, disabled

Word Forms of Lusty

Inflections: lustier, lustiest

Derived words: lustily (adverb), lustiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lusty

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lusty

What does "Lusty" mean?

"Lusty" means merry, joyous. As an adjective, it is defined as: merry, joyous. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lusty"?

Other words for "Lusty" include dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, peppy, red-blooded, robust and vigorous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lusty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lusty"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lusty". Common alternatives include dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital and firm.

What is the opposite of "Lusty"?

Antonyms of "Lusty" include dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, uncertain, weak and delicate. Near antonyms include effete, enervated, faint and feeble.

How do you use "Lusty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lusty" in a sentence: "the lusty young rowers on the college crew team"; "a lusty spirit of adventure"; "such a lusty dish calls for an equally rich wine".

Is "Lusty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lusty" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Lusty"?

"Lusty" is pronounced /ˈlə-stē/.

What is the origin of the word "Lusty"?

First known use: 13th century.