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 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 Flight of the Conchords The Greek Theatre Experiencing Flight of the Conchords at the Greek is something many fans of their lusty, yet-bone-dry musical comedy haven’t gotten to experience in a while. — Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lusty

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Manzambi is seen as dynamic, energetic, a strong ball-carrier and importantly, versatile.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Thanksgiving always has produced an interesting dynamic with five tall, energetic kids circling for a turkey leg.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of energetic

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That nutritional profile has made sardines a particularly popular choice among people looking to add more nutrient-rich foods to their diets.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The analysis is particularly striking in Indian Creek, where the golf course sits at the heart of an enclave whose 41 homeowners include some of the world’s richest people.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rich

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Beijing would implement more vigorous reform of the country’s household registration system, to allow greater social and economic mobility and establish a stronger social safety net.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
All your zillennial and millennial friends, now adults with car insurance and vigorous SPF routines, have been watching cozy, faintly dissociative teen dramas in order to forget their troubles.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorous

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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Stidham with a sturdy opening act There may not have been another Broncos player who was more eager to get on the field Friday night than Stidham.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sturdy

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Despite a recent controversy regarding his comments about Dodgers fans, Crow-Armstrong's dynamic play and the potential for a new MVP face could sway voters over Ohtani's two-way dominance.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The 11mm dynamic speaker drivers deliver punchy bass and detailed clarity, while Clear Calling algorithms filter out background wind and hallway noise during calls.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dynamic

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There's some solid Santa Maria-style BBQ tri-tip, as well as Tex Mex classics like nachos and quesadillas alongside a variety of burgers and fries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Alex Toth are solid rotation options in midfield.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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