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Meaning of lust

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lust

Pronunciation:/lʌst/

noun

Definitions

  1. A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

    Example: Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust.

  2. A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

    Example: The boarders hide their lust to go home.

  3. A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

    Example: An ideal son is his father's lasting lust.

  4. Virility; vigour; active power

verb

Definitions

  1. (usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

    Example: He was lusting after the woman in the tight leather miniskirt.