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   lust

   /lʌst/

   noun

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

   verb

   • 1. have 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
   • ▪ have 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 a psychological force producing intense desire for something. [1] [2] Lust can take any form such as the lust for sexuality (see libido ), money, or power.

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

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   How to use lust in a sentence. usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness; an intense longing : craving; enthusiasm, eagerness… See the full definition

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

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   LUST definition: 1. a very strong sexual desire: 2. a very powerful feeling of wanting something: 3. a very strong…. Learn more.

5. 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.

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

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   lust (for something) very strong desire for something or pleasure in something. to satisfy his lust for power; She has a real lust for life (= she really enjoys life). The ogre demanded the annual sacrifice of a young village lass to satisfy his blood lust. see also bloodlust

7. 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. His relationship with Angie was the first which combined lust with friendship. His lust for her grew until it was overpowering.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › lustLUST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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)

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

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    Lust Definition. lŭst. lusted, lusting, lusts. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. lusts. A desire to gratify the senses; bodily appetite. Webster's New World. Sexual desire. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Overmastering desire. A lust for power. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.