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 His songs are smooth and lusty, his writing conversational and to the point. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 This was a book made for banning, a lusty loogie in the eye of good taste. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 There are no great surprises from here on out, though the sheer, lusty grossness of the fallout is occasionally startling. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 If last year’s Rebel X was the dusty, swaggering off-road cousin, the regular 2026 Ram 1500 lineup is its lusty badass. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lusty

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Munda, 19, has intermittently trained with the seniors over the past couple of seasons and the energetic midfielder is primed for a loan move in the new season.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026
In his view, our cognition, mood, and conscious experience reflect deeper energetic processes — down to the subcellular level.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

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Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of strong

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Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
This is a spoiled, privileged, rich girl who should be on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 instead of Bravo.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026

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Nolan advances his vision, however crowd-pleasing and anachronistic, with vigorous confidence and unimpeachable clarity.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Especially in containers and hanging baskets, regular fertilizing is essential for keeping petunias blooming and vigorous all summer long.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of vigorous

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Despite the quality of both sides, the matchup pits the tournament’s most potent attack against its tightest defense.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026
This defensive strength, anchored by goalkeeper Unai Simon and the dynamic center-back duo of veteran Aymeric Laporte and rising teenage star Pau Cubarsi, presents a significant challenge to Lionel Messi and Argentina's potent attack.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of potent

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That dynamic, extrapolated across the rising local cost of essential goods, has forced more Miami-Dade families than ever before into economic distress.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Unlike isolated gym exercises, soccer naturally integrates these elements in a dynamic and enjoyable environment.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of dynamic

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Favorable rainfall trends across major producing nations, including Spain, have paved the way for a solid global yield for the upcoming harvest, Valdés said, consolidating a more robust and balanced global supply.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
To solve this degradation problem, the research team focused on a specific sulfide solid electrolyte known as lithium phosphorus sulfur chloride (LPSCl).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

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