lustily

adverb

Definition of lustilynext
as in heartily

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  1. heartily
  2. fiercely
  3. vigorously
Adverb
  • After speaking by phone with representatives of the company, I was heartily impressed by the InnovAge mission and anxious to see their operation nearest to me, which turned out to be Sacramento.
    Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Sure, there’s one last bit of Taylor Sheridan self-gratification in the first ten minutes, as everyone gathers around and laughs heartily at one last wacky story from Travis.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of heartily
Adverb
  • There’s also buzz for Moore’s co-star Margaret Qualley, who’s harnessing a CCA and Globe nod so far and hoping to hang on to a supporting actress race that’s as fiercely competitive as its leading counterpart.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And who will reign supreme in what may be the most fiercely competitive category of the night: female actor in a comedy or musical?
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The internal funding mechanism will enable the Big Ten to compete more vigorously for out-of-market athletes, who traditionally have stayed near their homes in football-rich states of Texas and Florida.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of vigorously
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