lyst — meaning in English

English meaning

• desire verb To want something strongly.
• lust noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
• revelry noun Loud, lively celebration or merry-making.

Senses

lyst is used for these senses in English:

• desire (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
• desire (uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
• lust A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
• revelry Joyful or riotous merry-making.

desire — full definition

1. verb To want something strongly.
2. noun A strong feeling of wanting something.

lust — full definition

1. noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
2. noun A powerful longing or craving for something, not necessarily sexual.
3. verb To feel a strong desire for someone or something.

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