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Webster 1913 Edition


Lusty

Lust′y

,
Adj.
[
Com
par.
Lustier
;
sup
erl.
Lustiest
.]
[From
Lust
. See
Lust
, and cf.
Luscious
.]
1.
Exhibiting lust or vigor; stout; strong; vigorous; robust; healthful; able of body.
Neither would their old men, so many as were yet vigorous and
lusty
, be left at home.
Milton.
2.
Beautiful; handsome; pleasant.
[Obs.]
Spenser.
3.
Of large size; big.
[Obs.]
“Three lusty vessels.”
Evelyn.
Hence, sometimes,
pregnant.
[Obs. or Prov.]
4.
Lustful; lascivious.
[Obs.]
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lusty

LUST'Y

,
Adj.
[from lust.]
1.
Stout; vigorous; robust; healthful; able of body. this is the correct sense of the word, comprehending full health and strength; as a lusty youth. But it is now used in the sense of,
2.
Bulky; large; of great size. This sense does not always include that of vigor.
3.
Handsome; pleasant; saucy. Obs.
4.
Copious; plentiful; as a lusty draught.
5.
Pregnant; a colloquial use.

Definition 2024


lusty

lusty

English

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

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