lusty

English

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”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lʌsti/
• Rhymes: -ʌsti

Adjective

lusty (comparative lustier, superlative lustiest)

1. Strong, healthy and vigorous.
2. Hearty and enthusiastic.
3. (informal) Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of John Milton to this entry?)

4. (obsolete) beautiful; handsome; pleasant.
   • Edmund Spenser

     So lovedst thou the lusty Hyacinct;
     So lovedst thou the faire Čoronis deare.

5. (obsolete) of large size; big.
   • Evelyn

     Three lusty vessels.

Derived terms

• lustihood
• lustily
• lustiness

See also

• lustful
• lustuous

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Middle English

Alternative forms

• lusti

Etymology

From lust +‎ -y, though note Old Norse lostigr.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlustiː/

Adjective

lusty

1. pleasant, delightful
2. eager, happy
3. fine, good
4. good-quality, useful
5. life-giving
6. lustful

Descendants

• English: lusty

References

• “lustī (adj.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-03-29.