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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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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LustLust - Wikipedia

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   Lust is best defined by its specific attribute of rape, adultery, wet dreams, seduction, unnatural vice, and simple fornication. Wet dreams : St Thomas Aquinas defined and discussed the topic of nocturnal emission, which occurs when one dreams of physical pleasure.

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.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.

7. 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). see also bloodlust

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

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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.