Hyphenation
lus·tyTurkish pronunciation
lʌstiSynonyms
brawny,
dynamic,
hale,
hearty,
potent,
powerful,
red-blooded,
robust,
rugged,
stalwart,
stout,
strapping,
strenuous,
strong,
sturdyPronunciation
/ˈləstē/ /ˈlʌstiː/
Etymology
[ 'l&s-tE ] (adjective.) 13th century. Middle English lusty, lusti "mirthful, pleasant, delicious, delightful" from lust (“desire, appetite”) + -y, -i. Compare Middle Dutch lustich (Dutch lustig "cheerful"), Middle High German lustic (German lustig "amusing"), Old Norse lostigr (Swedish lustig "funny", Danish lystig "merry"). More at lust, -y.