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Old English

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Etymology

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From *lustsum (pleasant) +‎ -līċ

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlust.sum.liːt͡ʃ/

Adjective

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lustsumlīċ

  1. pleasant, delectable
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      ...and ðā syndon swȳþe fæġere and lustsumlīce on tō sēonne...
      ...and those are very beautiful and pleasant to look at...

Declension

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