lust

noun

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

(archaic) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

(obsolete) Virility; vigour; active power.

verb

(intransitive, usually in the phrase lust after) To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

(archaic; transitive or intransitive with after, for, to, etc.; formerly also reflexive) To desire.

Words related to lust

lustihoodn passionsn lustfuladj amorousnessn sensualnessn concupiscentadj edacityn possessivenessn carnaladj insatiableadj insatiablenessn orecticadj libidinousadj jealousyn infatuationn insatietyadj voluptuousnessn wantonnessn

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