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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