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Definition of Lust
1. Noun. A strong sexual desire.
Generic synonyms: Concupiscence, Eros, Physical Attraction, Sexual Desire
Derivative terms: Lecherous, Lusty, Lustful, Lustful, Lustful
2. Verb. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for. "They lust more bread"
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Derivative terms: Craving, Hunger, Thirst
3. Noun. Self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins).
Definition of Lust
1. n. Pleasure.
2. v. i. To list; to like.
Definition of Lust
1. Noun. A feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature. ¹
2. Noun. (archaic) A general want or longing not necessarily sexual or devious. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To very strongly desire. ¹
5. Verb. To crave sexual contact urgently. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lust
1. to have an intense desire [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Lust
1. 1. To list; to like. " Do so if thou lust. " In earlier usage lust was impersonal. "In the water vessel he it cast When that him luste." (Chaucer) 2. To have an eager, passionate, and especially an inordinate or sinful desire, as for the gratification of the sexual appetite or of covetousness; often with after. "Whatsoever thy soul lusteth after." (Deut. Xii. 15) "Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." (Matt. V. 28) "The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy." (James iv. 5) Origin: AS. Lystan. See Lust, and cf. List to choose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lust
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