lust

[ luhst ]
/ lʌst /
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noun

verb (used without object)

to have intense sexual desire.
to have a yearning or desire; have a strong or excessive craving (often followed by for or after).

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Origin of lust

before 900; Middle English luste, Old English lust; cognate with Dutch, German lust pleasure, desire; akin to Old Norse lyst desire; see list4

OTHER WORDS FROM lust

un·lust·ing, adjective

Words nearby lust

lushhead, lushy, lusitania, lusitanian, luso-, lust, luster, luster painting, lustered, lusterer, lustering
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Words related to lust

desire, longing, sensuality, hunger, libido, thirst, excitement, fervor, craving, greed, covet, crave, yearn, itch, hanker, eroticism, yen, carnality, avidity, appetence

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British Dictionary definitions for lust

lust
/ (lʌst) /

noun

a strong desire for sexual gratification
a strong desire or drive

verb

(intr; often foll by after or for) to have a lust (for)

Word Origin for lust

Old English; related to Old High German lust desire, Old Norse losti sexual desire, Latin lascīvus playful, wanton, lustful. Compare listless
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