adj
lustful
LUHST-fuhl
Lustful (adj) means Full of, or driven by, strong sexual desire. Example: “He cast a lustful glance across the crowded room.”
adj
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Full of, or driven by, strong sexual desire.
"He cast a lustful glance across the crowded room."
How to use lustful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilled with strong sexual desire.
Common pairings
lustful glance
lustful thoughts
Word forms
more lustful comparative, most lustful superlative
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Etymology
From Old English lustfull ("desirous"), from lust + -ful.
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What is the meaning of lustful?
"lustful" (adj) means full of, or driven by, strong sexual desire.
How do you use lustful in a sentence?
Example: "He cast a lustful glance across the crowded room."