lustily
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /lˈʌstɪli/
US
- /lˈʌstili/
Description
- vigorously
- enthusiastically
- with great energy
Imagine a hearty laugh filling a room, or a choir singing at full voice. That's lustily. It describes doing something with strong energy and cheerful enthusiasm. You might read about people singing lustily, laughing lustily, or even eating lustily in a story. It is not just about doing something loudly or strongly; it is about throwing yourself into it with real spirit.
The word "lustily" describes doing something with great energy, enthusiasm, and force. In modern English, it usually suggests a hearty, spirited, full-bodied way of acting rather than anything romantic or sexual.
Think of a medieval feast where guests eat lustily, enjoying every bite with eager appetite. Or picture a group of sailors singing sea shanties lustily as they haul ropes on a ship, their voices full of strength and shared feeling. The word often gives a sense of open, joyful effort.
You will often find lustily in older literature, folk tales, or historical writing, especially when describing actions like singing, laughing, cheering, eating, or sometimes fighting. It helps create a picture of people acting with bold, healthy energy.
While it is less common in everyday conversation now, lustily is still a vivid word. If something is done lustily, it is not quiet, weak, or half-hearted. It is done with full spirit and strong energy.
Examples
- 1
Sports crowd
The fans cheered lustily when the home team scored.
- 2
Baby crying
The baby cried lustily until someone picked her up.
- 3
Hungry eating
After hours on the trail, we ate lustily around the campfire.
- 4
Group singing
The sailors sang lustily as the boat left the harbor.
Usage
lustily often sounds literary or old-fashioned in modern English
- 5
Sexual desire
The old novel describes the prince looking lustily at every woman at court.
Usage
lustily can mean with sexual desire; this use also sounds literary or old-fashioned
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- lustilyadverb