concupiscence

American  

[kon-kyoo-pi-suhns, kong-] / kɒnˈkyu pɪ səns, kɒŋ- /

noun

1. sexual desire; lust.

2. ardent, usually sensuous, longing.

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concupiscence British  

/ kənˈkjuːpɪsəns /

noun

1. strong desire, esp sexual desire

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Other Word Forms

• concupiscent adjective

Etymology

Origin of concupiscence

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Late Latin word concupīscentia. See concupiscent, -ence

Example Sentences

This is in support of Mr. Weingarten’s application for a deferment due to a severe, intractable, and, I fear, chronic lifelong case of concupiscence.

From Washington Post

There is plenty of human arrogance and concupiscence behind it all, though: of that you may be sure.

From New York Times

And this ardor, to which Augustine gives the technical name “concupiscence,” was not simply a natural endowment or a divine blessing; it was a touch of evil.

From The New Yorker

Each reader gets a little gift bag of concupiscence.

From New York Times

He seemed to have poor luck with concupiscence in general.

From New York Times