lusty

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Etymology[edit]

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.

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Adjective[edit]

lusty (comparative lustier, superlative lustiest)

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

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