lustily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustily
Adverb
  • While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • King Sport is so big even the release of its season schedule is gobbled heartily and discussed ad nauseum by fans and Your Friend the Media.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025
Adverb
  • As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
  • The Virginia congressman fiercely defended government workers in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election as the Administration sought to cut federal funding and employees.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 May 2025
Adverb
  • Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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“Lustily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustily. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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