lusty
UK[ˈlʌsti]US[ˈlʌsti]
adj
full of strength, vigor, and healthy energy
adj
full of strong, often sexual, desire
Etymology
the word 'lusty' originates from the old english term 'lustig', which meant 'merry, joyful, full of desire'. this old english word is built upon the proto-germanic root 'lustuz', signifying 'pleasure, desire'. this germanic root is further traced back to the proto-indo-european 'las-', meaning 'to be eager, to desire'. the semantic journey of 'lusty' reflects a fascinating shift from a general sense of eagerness and pleasure in old english to a more specific modern emphasis on robust physical vigor and, in certain contexts, strong sexual appetite. this evolution illustrates how a word denoting a positive state of mind or feeling can become more concretely associated with bodily strength and primal drives.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from a single old english root.
Examples
the lusty young farmer could work in the fields from dawn till dusk.
he sang a lusty sea shanty with the full force of his lungs.
the novel was criticized for its depiction of lusty and uninhibited characters.