noun

lust

LUHST

noun

A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.

"Their relationship began as pure lust before turning into something deeper."

A powerful longing or craving for something, not necessarily sexual.

"His lust for power drove him to betray his closest allies."

verb

To feel a strong desire for someone or something.

"He lusted after the sports car in the showroom window."

How to Use Lust

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIntense desire — sexual, or for things like power, money, or success.

Common pairings

lust for power lust after a look of lust

Word Forms

lusted past tense, lusts plural, lust plural, lusted plural, lusts singular, lust singular, lusted singular, lustest singular, lustedst singular, lusteth singular

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Etymology

From Old English lust ("desire, pleasure"), a Germanic word related to Dutch lust and German Lust, ultimately from a root meaning simply "pleasure."

Synonyms

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Antonyms

chastity apathy aphanisis lustlessness

Related Words

love lech attention desire enthusiasm lover hate copulation

Rhymes for lust

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