lust (Meaning)
lust (n)
a strong sexual desire
self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
lust (v)
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
lust (n.)
Pleasure.
Inclination; desire.
Longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy; -- in a had sense; as, the lust of gain.
Licentious craving; sexual appetite.
Hence: Virility; vigor; active power.
To list; to like.
To have an eager, passionate, and especially an inordinate or sinful desire, as for the gratification of the sexual appetite or of covetousness; -- often with after.
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lust Sentence Examples
- His eyes burned with lust as he gazed at her across the crowded room.
- The novel delves into the themes of love and lust, exploring the complexities of human desire.
- She could feel the heat of his lustful gaze on her as they danced together.
- Lust can sometimes cloud one's judgment, leading to impulsive decisions.
- The villain's lust for power drove him to betray even his closest allies.
- Despite his marriage vows, he couldn't resist the allure of lustful temptation.
- Lustful thoughts consumed her mind as she fantasized about her secret crush.
- The painting depicted a scene of passion and lust, capturing the intensity of human desire.
- In the heat of the moment, they succumbed to their lustful urges, forgetting everything else.
- Lust, if left unchecked, can lead to destructive behavior and regret.
FAQs About the word lust
a strong sexual desire, self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins), have a craving, appetite, or great desire forPleasure., Inclinatio
eroticism,passion, lustfulness, eros, concupiscence,horniness, itch, ardor, erotomania, nymphomania
frigidity, frigidity,,
His eyes burned with lust as he gazed at her across the crowded room.
The novel delves into the themes of love and lust, exploring the complexities of human desire.
She could feel the heat of his lustful gaze on her as they danced together.
Lust can sometimes cloud one's judgment, leading to impulsive decisions.
