lustful

American  

[luhst-fuhl] / ˈlʌst fəl /

adjective

1. full of or motivated by lust, greed, or the like.

   He was an emperor lustful of power.

2. having strong sexual desires; lecherous; libidinous.

3. Archaic. lusty.

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ˈlustful British  

/ ˈlʌstfʊl /

adjective

1. driven by lust

2. archaic vigorous or lusty

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Other Word Forms

• lustfully adverb
• lustfulness noun
• unlustful adjective
• unlustfully adverb

Etymology

Origin of lustful

First recorded before 900; lust + -ful

Example Sentences

Wealth has a way of sorting relationships when one friend's opulence brings out lustful envy in the others, the deadly sins most likely to drive daggers into the gut of any platonic bond.

From Salon

For an actor who has long leveraged his baby-faced looks to play everything from lustful teenagers and rabble rousers to narcos and soccer players, his portrayal of Andy marks a departure for the actor.

From Los Angeles Times

"Saltburn" is a satirical take on the lustful pursuit of wealth through one man's attempts to acquire a life of privilege by proxy.

From Salon

Exiled from Love Island and unable to continue his "lustful journey," Jamie was introduced as a "loser" on a talk show.

From Salon

It is her treatment by others — mostly lustful and vengeful gods — that brings about her ophidian transformation, and even still she tries to protect the world she loves from the harm of her destructive gaze.

From Washington Post