lusty

lusty

adjective

Definition of LUSTY

1

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

Synonyms dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vital

Related Words animated, brisk, dashing, kinetic, lively, punchy, spirited, sprightly, vivacious; energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized; firm, fortified, mettlesome, mighty, powerful, puissant, strong; refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized; able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, muscular, robustious, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy, tough, virile; hale, healthy, hearty, sound; capable, competent

Near Antonyms delicate, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, weak, weakened; impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired; indolent, lackadaisical, languid, lazy; invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy; ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell; broken-down, debilitated, decrepit, disabled, wasted, worn-out

Antonyms dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid

2

not showing weakness or uncertainty <a lusty spirit of adventure>

Synonyms forceful, hearty, iron, lusty, robust, solid, stout, strong, sturdy, vigorous

Related Words hard, ironclad, mighty, powerful, tough, unyielding; animated, brisk, energetic, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy; assured, certain, confident, sanguine, secure, sure

Near Antonyms feeble, fragile, frail; limp, listless, spiritless; diffident, insecure, self-doubting; characterless, effete, frail, spineless, weakened, weak-kneed, wimpy, wishy-washy

Antonyms uncertain, weak

3

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

Synonyms big, concentrated, full, heady, lusty, muscular, plush, potent, rich, robust, strong

Related Words heavy; straight, undiluted, unmixed; high-octane, high-test; enriched, fortified; concentrated

Near Antonyms dilute, diluted, watered-down, watery

Antonyms delicate, light, mild, thin, thinned, weak, weakened