LUSTY Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'lusty' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of lusty are energetic , nervous , strenuous , and vigorous . While all these words mean "having or showing great vitality and force," lusty implies exuberant energy and capacity for enjoyment. // a lusty appetite for life

Q: When would 'energetic' be a good substitute for 'lusty'?

The synonyms energetic and lusty are sometimes interchangeable, but energetic suggests a capacity for intense activity. // an energetic campaigner

Q: Where would 'nervous' be a reasonable alternative to 'lusty'?

While in some cases nearly identical to lusty , nervous suggests especially the forcibleness and sustained effectiveness resulting from mental vigor. // full of nervous energy

Q: When is it sensible to use 'strenuous' instead of 'lusty'?

Although the words strenuous and lusty have much in common, strenuous suggests a preference for coping with the arduous or the challenging. // the strenuous life on an oil rig

Q: In what contexts can 'vigorous' take the place of 'lusty'?

The words vigorous and lusty can be used in similar contexts, but vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness. // as vigorous as a youth half his age

lusty

adjective

ˈlə-stē

Definition of lusty next

as in energetic

having active strength of body or mind the lusty young rowers on the college crew team

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as in strong

not showing weakness or uncertainty a lusty spirit of adventure

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as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) such a lusty dish calls for an equally rich wine

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How does the adjective lusty contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of lusty are energetic, nervous, strenuous, and vigorous. While all these words mean "having or showing great vitality and force," lusty implies exuberant energy and capacity for enjoyment.

a lusty appetite for life

When would energetic be a good substitute for lusty?

The synonyms energetic and lusty are sometimes interchangeable, but energetic suggests a capacity for intense activity.

an energetic campaigner

Where would nervous be a reasonable alternative to lusty?

While in some cases nearly identical to lusty, nervous suggests especially the forcibleness and sustained effectiveness resulting from mental vigor.

full of nervous energy

When is it sensible to use strenuous instead of lusty?

Although the words strenuous and lusty have much in common, strenuous suggests a preference for coping with the arduous or the challenging.

the strenuous life on an oil rig

In what contexts can vigorous take the place of lusty?

The words vigorous and lusty can be used in similar contexts, but vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness.

as vigorous as a youth half his age

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Recent Examples of lusty Cellos and basses then took up that figure with lusty force, like a rugby scrum pushing downfield. —

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 The kiss was also the consequential climax of a saga between the two dark witches, as Death sought lusty vengeance on Agatha and taunted her throughout the series with the possibility of her demise. —

Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024 After opening the Tokyo Film Festival, Shiraishi’s lusty samurai slash-’em-up will march into Japanese cinemas on Nov. 1. —

Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 November 15: The full moon in Taurus presents a chance to connect with our lusty desires and to feel ourselves. —

Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lusty

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For such an energetic and vertical player, runs like that one should net him many more.

— George Caulkin, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
This fresh and energetic horror movie makes a notable new addition to Soderbergh's storied filmography.

— EW Staff, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025