concupiscence

[ kon-kyoo-pi-suhns, kong- ]

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noun

sexual desire; lust.
ardent, usually sensuous, longing.

Origin of concupiscence

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

Words Nearby concupiscence

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How to use concupiscence in a sentence

Although exempt from concupiscence and "full of grace," she was so distrustful of herself as if she were in continual danger.
Mary, Help of Christians | Various
When anger, avarice, and concupiscence convulse the peace of thy soul, look up to this star and call on Mary.
Mary, Help of Christians | Various
Placed then amid these temptations, I strive daily against concupiscence in eating and drinking.
The Confessions of Saint Augustine | Saint Augustine
Thus then have I considered the sicknesses of my sins in that threefold concupiscence, and have called Thy right hand to my help.
The Confessions of Saint Augustine | Saint Augustine
St. Jerome and others of the ancient fathers allege this infirmity of Paul's to have been some physical defect, or concupiscence.
Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians | Martin Luther

British Dictionary definitions for concupiscence

concupiscence

/ (kənˈkjuːpɪsəns) /

noun

strong desire, esp sexual desire

Origin of concupiscence

C14: from Church Latin concupiscentia, from Latin concupiscere to covet ardently, from cupere to wish, desire

Derived forms of concupiscence

concupiscent, adjective

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