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

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   lust (for somebody) very strong sexual desire, especially when love is not involved. Their affair was driven by pure lust.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › lustLust - definition of lust by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Intense sexual desire. 2. a. An overwhelming desire or craving: a lust for power. b. Intense eagerness or enthusiasm: a lust for life. 3. Obsolete Pleasure; relish. intr.v. lust·ed, lust·ing, lusts. To have an intense desire, especially one that is sexual. [Middle English, from Old English, desire; see las- in Indo-European roots.]

7. 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)

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › lustlust | meaning of lust in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   lust meaning, definition, what is lust: very strong sexual desire, especially wh...: Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLUST - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definitions of 'lust' 1. Lust is a feeling of strong sexual desire for someone. [...] 2. A lust for something is a very strong and eager desire to have it. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'lust' American English: lʌstBritish English: lʌst. More. Conjugations of 'lust' present simple: I lust, you lust [...] past simple: I lusted, you lusted [...]

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › lustlust - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Sep 27, 2024 · Het was een lust om naar hem te kijken en te luisteren. It was a pleasure watching and listening to him.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › lust_nlust, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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    There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lust, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.