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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lustful
- Superlative
- most lustful
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Etymology
From Old English lustfull ("desirous"), from lust + -ful.
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Rhymes for lustful
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What is the meaning of lustful?
"lustful" (adj) means full of, or driven by, strong sexual desire.
What is another word for lustful?
Other words for "lustful" include lascivious, lubricious, salacious, lewd, concupiscent, lusty.
How do you use lustful in a sentence?
Example: "He cast a lustful glance across the crowded room."
