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Lusty vs Greedy - What's the difference?

lusty | greedy |

As adjectives the difference between lusty and greedy

is that lusty is strong, healthy and vigorous while greedy is having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

lusty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Strong, healthy and vigorous.
  • hearty and enthusiastic.
  • (informal, proscribed) Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations.

    • Derived terms

    * lustily * lustiness

    See also

    * lustful

    greedy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
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    • , title= The Mirror and the Lamp , passage=“[…] Churchill, my dear fellow, we have such greedy sharks, and wolves in lamb's clothing. Oh, dear, there's so much to tell you, so many warnings to give you, but all that must be postponed for the moment.”}}
  • Prone to overeat.
  • (computing) Tending to match as much text as possible.

    • Synonyms

    * gluttonous * See also

    Derived terms

    * greed (by back-formation) * greediness * greedy-guts

    External links

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    Anagrams

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