English Explanatory Dictionary

lusty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌsti/ En-us-lusty.ogg

Word forms

lusty lustier lustiest lustie

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”).

Related words

lustful lustuous

Derived words

luscious lustihead lustihood lustily lustiness lustious overlusty unlusty
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