lust
Pronunciation:
/lʌst/noun
Definitions
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
Example: Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust.
A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
Example: The boarders hide their lust to go home.
A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.
Example: An ideal son is his father's lasting lust.
Virility; vigour; active power
verb
Definitions
(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.