adj.
Pronunciation: ' l ə s-t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: lust · i · er ; -est
Date: 13th century
1 archaic : MERRY , JOYOUS
2 : LUSTFUL < lusty passion>
3 a : full of strength and vitality : HEALTHY , VIGOROUS <a young, lusty , growing country ― Helen Harris> b : HEARTY , ROBUST <a lusty beef stew> c : ENTHUSIASTIC , ROUSING <a lusty rendition of the song>
synonyms see VIGOROUS
– lust · i · ly \ -t ə -l ē \ adverb
– lust · i · ness \ -t ē -n ə s \ noun