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   Lust

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   noun

   • 1. very strong sexual desire: "he knew that his lust for her had returned" Similar sexual desiresexual appetitesexual longingsexual passionlustfulnessardordesirepassionlibidosex drivesexualitybiological urgelecherylecherousnesslasciviousnesslewdnesscarnalitylicentiousnesssalaciousnessprurienceinformal:horninessraunchinessthe hotsrandinessrare:salacityconcupiscencenympholepsy
   • ▪ a passionate desire for something: "a lust for power" Similar greedgreedinessdesirecravingcovetousnesseagernesskeennessavidnessaviditycupiditylongingyearninghungerthirstappetitehankeringOpposite aversion
   • ▪ a sensual appetite regarded as sinful: "lusts of the flesh"

   verb

   • 1. have a very strong sexual desire for someone: "he really lusted after me in those days" Similar desirebe consumed with desire forfind sexually attractivefind sexycravecovetwantwish forlong foryearn forhunger forthirst forache forburn forpant forinformal:have the hots forlech after/overfancyhave a thing about/fordrool overhave the horn for
   • ▪ feel a strong desire for something: "pregnant women lusting for pickles and ice cream" Similar cravedesirebe consumed with desire forcovethave one's heart set onwantwish forlong foryearn fordream ofhanker forhanker afterhunger forthirst forache forOpposite be averse to

   Word Origin Old English (also in the sense ‘pleasure, delight’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lust and German Lust.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lustLust Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LUST is usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness. How to use lust in a sentence.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lustLust - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Lust is a strong, powerful desire, whether it's a noun or verb: you lust for things you deeply crave. Someone greedy lusts for money. Someone gluttonous lusts for food. The most basic meaning of lust is an unquenchable desire for sex, but people lust for all sorts of things. Definitions of lust.

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   noun. intense sexual desire or appetite. uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire or appetite; lecherousness. a passionate or overmastering desire or craving (usually followed by for ): a lust for power. ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: an enviable lust for life. Obsolete. pleasure or delight. desire; inclination; wish. verb (used without object)

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a very powerful feeling of wanting something: her lust for power. It's wonderful to see the children's lust for life (= how enthusiastic they are about life). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feelings of desire. appetite.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · Lust is a feeling of strong sexual desire for someone. His relationship with Angie was the first which combined lust with friendship. His lust for her grew until it was overpowering.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlust noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   lust (for somebody) very strong sexual desire, especially when love is not involved. Their affair was driven by pure lust.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › lustLust - definition of lust by The Free Dictionary

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   1. intense sexual desire or appetite. 2. uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire. 3. a passionate or overwhelming desire or craving (usu. fol. by for ): a lust for power. 4. ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: a lust for life.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › lustLust Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Lust Definition. A desire to gratify the senses; bodily appetite. Sexual desire. Overmastering desire. A lust for power. Excessive sexual desire, esp. as seeking unrestrained gratification. Intense enthusiasm; zest. To feel an intense desire, esp. sexual desire. (intransitive) To crave sexual contact urgently.

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › lustlust - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · lust, desire (especially sexual, but also more generally) object of desire. pleasure, joy. Het was een lust om naar hem te kijken en te luisteren. It was a pleasure watching and listening to him. (usually in the plural) benefit, advantage. a taste for, strong tendency to.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLUST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    LUST definition: 1. a strong feeling of sexual attraction to someone 2. a very strong wish to have something: . Learn more.