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   lust

   /ləst/

   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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   Lust is usually intense or unbridled sexual desire, but it can also mean a strong longing or craving for something else. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of lust.

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

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   Lust is a noun that means a very strong sexual desire or a very powerful feeling of wanting something. Learn how to use lust in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.

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   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) to have intense sexual desire.

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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.

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

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   Lust is a feeling of strong sexual desire for someone or something, or a passionate or overmastering desire for anything. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of lust.

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   Lust is a strong sexual desire or craving, often used in reference to the deadly sin of the same name. The web page provides various definitions, synonyms, and related expressions of lust from different sources and languages.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word lust, which can mean very strong sexual desire or desire for something. See examples, synonyms and related words.