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Antonyms for lustiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : luhs-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʌs ti



Definition of lustiness

Origin :
  • early 13c., "joyful, merry," from lust + -y (2). It largely has escaped the Christianization and denigration of its root word. The sense of "full of healthy vigor" is from late 14c.; that of "full of desire" is attested from c.1400. Related: Lustily; lustiness.
  • As in might : noun ability, power
  • As in stamina : noun strength, vigor
  • As in strength : noun stamina, mental or physical
  • As in vigor : noun power, energy
  • As in vitality : noun energy, spirit
  • As in haleness : noun health
  • As in healthiness : noun health
  • As in heartiness : noun health
  • As in potence : noun strength
  • As in powerfulness : noun strength
  • As in sensuality : noun sexiness
  • As in thew : noun strength
  • As in vigorousness : noun vigor
  • As in health : noun physical, mental wellness
Example sentences :
  • In the lustiness of youth there are many who cannot feel that they, too, will die.
  • Extract from : « A Window in Thrums » by J. M. Barrie
  • And, until she died, that was all poor Doggie knew of the lustiness of life.
  • Extract from : « The Rough Road » by William John Locke
  • One hour before, they had felt all the lustiness of life and adventure.
  • Extract from : « Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, » by George Alfred Townsend
  • Who were famous for their lustiness, and being, as we call it, in good liking.
  • Extract from : « Dryden's Works (13 of 18): Translations; Pastorals » by John Dryden
  • There was a blooming vitality in her face and her body, a lustiness born of open skies and desert.
  • Extract from : « My Father, the Cat » by Henry Slesar

Synonyms for lustiness

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