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

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

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   Lust definition: intense sexual desire or appetite.. See examples of LUST used in a sentence.

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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.

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

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   Definition of lust noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   3 meanings: 1. a strong desire for sexual gratification 2. a strong desire or drive 3. to have a lust (for).... Click for more definitions.

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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.