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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lusty Photo : Lexus It’s Backed by Lexus’ Well-Deserved Reputation for Reliability Lexus may not be known for its lusty and luxurious grand touring coupes—though our LC 500 subject certainly qualifies—but it is most certainly known for reliability. Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 1 May 2025 The series ends with Joe Goldberg sitting in prison reading a lusty fan letter. Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025 This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges. Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Smoke reconnects, in one of the film’s most lusty moments (there are quite a few), with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), an old flame who’s also a Hoodoo conjurer. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lusty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusty
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  • Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025
  • They are characterized by energetic mark-making, a profound understanding of color, and complex, absorbing compositions.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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  • According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
    Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
  • This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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  • This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Now, four years later, 40 square miles of river-floodplain wetlands are now rehydrated, rich wildlife is starting to come back, and the wild system proved its value during 2022’s Hurricane Ian.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
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  • That means doing your best to get in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise, along with two days of strength training, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    Korin Miller, Flow Space, 16 June 2025
  • But that narrative hasn't stuck to Trump, who is known to ramble in public speeches but comes off as more vigorous to the public than Biden did.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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  • The tune, a collaboration with Bruno Mars — whose presence surely helped the cut not only become a high-rising win but also a sturdy one — has now spent 34 weeks on the competitive tally.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
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  • With collaborations like Pink Cookies with THC Design and Skywalker with Rove, plus a party-heavy marketing style, Presidential keeps its image loud, proud and potent. 6.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The ending serves as a handy reminder that the zombie movie, more than perhaps any other strain of horror cinema, can be a potent conductor of allegory, metaphor, and polemic.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
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  • More than a global trade show, JCK is also a dynamic seminar site programmed with JCK Talks educational panel discussions and presentations delivered by experts from various jewelry industry realms-- and countries.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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  • Jakobi Meyers is a solid receiver, but Vegas still needs to upgrade its receiver room.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
  • The Waterfront has had a solid run since its debut, starting at #1 and continuing until this dethroning that was always going to happen.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

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“Lusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusty. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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