lusty

English

Etymology

Middle English lusty, lusti ‎(“mirthful, pleasant, delicious, delightful”) from lust ‎(“desire, appetite”) +‎ -y, -i. Compare Middle Dutch lustich (Dutch lustig ‎(“cheerful”)), Middle High German lustic (German lustig ‎(“amusing”)), Old Norse lostigr (Swedish lustig ‎(“funny”), Danish lystig ‎(“merry”)). More at lust, -y.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ʌsti

Adjective

lusty ‎(comparative lustier, superlative lustiest)

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

Derived terms

• lustily
• lustiness

See also

• lustful