himo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- addiction noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
- avarice noun An excessive, greedy desire for wealth or possessions.
- hunger noun The physical need or desire to eat.
- lust noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
- thirst noun The feeling of needing something to drink.
Senses
himo is used for these senses in English:
- addiction A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
- avarice Inordinate desire for some supposed good.
- hunger (by extension) Any strong desire or need.
- lust A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
- thirst (figuratively) Sexual lust.