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lust

LUHST

Lust (noun) means a strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire. Example: “Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper.”

noun

A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

"Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper."

A powerful longing or craving for something, not necessarily sexual.

"His lust for power drove him to betray his closest allies."

verb

To feel a strong desire for someone or something.

"He lusted after the sports car in the showroom window."

How to use lust

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIntense desire — sexual, or for things like power, money, or success.

Common pairings

lust for power lust after a look of lust

Word forms

lusted past tense, lusts plural, lust plural, lusted plural, lusts singular, lust singular, lusted singular, lustest singular, lustedst singular, lusteth singular

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Etymology

From Old English lust ("desire, pleasure"), a Germanic word related to Dutch lust and German Lust, ultimately from a root meaning simply "pleasure."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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craving yearning hunger appetite covetousness aphrodisia carnality colt's tooth concupiscence the hots lech love

Antonyms

chastity apathy aphanisis lustlessness

Related words

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Rhymes for lust

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Frequently asked questions

Is lust always used in a negative sense?

Lust often carries a negative or cautionary tone, especially in moral or religious contexts where it is treated as an excessive or uncontrolled desire. In casual modern usage, however, it can be used more lightly, such as 'lusting after' a new gadget.

What is the meaning of lust?

"lust" (noun) means a strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

What is another word for lust?

Other words for "lust" include craving, yearning, hunger, appetite, covetousness, aphrodisia.

What is the opposite of lust?

Opposites of "lust" include chastity, apathy, aphanisis, lustlessness.

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