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

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 When the Iranian national anthem began, it was greeted by a chorus of lusty boos. — Alex Connor, USA Today, 16 June 2026 In the 18th century, lusty also meant insolent, which might have conveyed Anderson’s frustrations with Dina’s unwillingness to accept his authority over her. — Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 However, a lusty CPU and GPU can only do so much in local AI processing if the system lacks adequate RAM and local storage to hold and manipulate large models. — John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 His songs are smooth and lusty, his writing conversational and to the point. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lusty

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Laser cooling slowed the atoms, and evaporative cooling removed the most energetic ones, allowing the remaining atoms to form a condensate inside an optical dipole trap.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The energetic forward missed the first nine games of the season because of swelling in his left knee.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of energetic

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However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rich

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In this vivid and vigorous new biography, literary critic Hermione Lee makes the case for Brookner as a literary figure worth not only remembering but celebrating.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Some breathlessness during stair climbing can be normal, especially during vigorous activity.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorous

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Made of sturdy beech wood, rounded edges and a light hue soften the beverage cart’s overall look.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
The Guardian’s April 2025 reporting describes the classic design as a roomy jacket made from sturdy cotton twill or moleskin, typically featuring three patch pockets and a simple collar.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

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His love of his family is palpable, but his alcoholism, violent temper, philandering and anger are just as potent.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
The most potent version of Lucid’s impressive debut model is the Air Sapphire, which features a tri-motor powertrain—one unit is positioned up front, the other two on the rear axle—that produces a hypercar-like 1,234 horses.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of potent

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Last year, the Horned Frogs rode the dynamic duo of Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez to the Elite Eight and a regular season Big 12 championship and trip to the Elite Eight.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
However, as with Amal’s deep brunette hair with ribbons of face-framing light brown highlights, there’s something dynamic and exciting about her unexpected combination.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2026

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