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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By studying what happens when these energetic particles collide with target materials, scientists can investigate the shapes and sizes of atomic nuclei.

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
About 35 times more energetic than any neutrino seen before, it was picked up by the under-construction Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) detector off the coast of Sicily.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars in Leo, making opinions stronger, reactions quicker, and certain conversations easier to escalate than intended.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Fire officials had also failed to take advantage of satellite imagery after strong winds grounded their typical eyes in the sky, aircraft.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

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The whole brims with a sense of place, weaving the capital’s rich artistic heritage into a background that is unashamedly luxurious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

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By the late 1500s, the once vigorous Ming was severely eroding.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is in the fight of her political life, facing a vigorous challenge from City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a savvy campaigner who was until recently a close ally.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorous

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Despite these headwinds, the labor market has proven sturdy so far this year.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
But once assembly was complete the pit was very sturdy, and my wife and I were easily able to carry it between my porch and a crushed-stone section of my backyard that usually holds a firepit, trying it in both places.

— Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sturdy

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As the age’s potent mix of terror and delirium spun on, designers and illustrators proposed ways to live comfortably in space, underwater or in underground bunkers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The compound also acts as a potent antioxidant, neutralizing unstable molecules that build up in non-healing wounds and cause cellular damage.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of potent

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There can be two women who are strong and dynamic, who are, at points, up against each other or bumping heads, but have the same mission and goal.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Currently, however, AI is primarily being used for ICE and other surveillance, drone warfare targeting and potential dynamic pricing at places like McDonald’s.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

Officials at the meeting discussed the rise in yields, attributing them to expectations for higher rates from the Fed as well as the build-out in artificial intelligence and solid economic growth.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
All of these features sit on a durable Goodyear® Performance Outsole, so from the heel to the toe and from the top to the bottom, their feet are in for a solid, supportive run.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026

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