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Definition of lusting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionfilled with strong sexual desire
- He had a lusting look in his eyes.
2.
intense cravingexhibiting intense craving or longing
- She was lusting for adventure and new experiences.
Noun
emotionstate or act of feeling very strong desire, especially sexual desire
- His constant lusting for his coworker made everyone uncomfortable.
Origin of lusting
Old English, lust (desire) + -ing (action)
Examples of lusting in a sentence
The novel described a lusting character with intensity. He was lusting for power and control. The artist was lusting for recognition and fame. He admitted his lusting was ruining his relationship and sought counseling. Her lusting after the celebrity was obvious from the comments she posted online.
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- French:désireux, convoitise, ...
- German:lustvoll, Lüsternheit, ...
- Italian:lussurioso, lussuria, ...
- Spanish:lujurioso, lujuria, ...
- Portuguese:lascivo, luxúria, ...
- Chinese:渴望的, 色欲, ...
- Japanese:情欲的な, 色欲, ...
- Arabic:شَهْوَانِي, شَهْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:תַּאֲוָתָנִי, תְּשׁוּקָה עַזָּה, ...
- Russian:похотливый, похоть, ...
- Ukrainian:пристрасний, хіть, ...
- Hindi:वासना भरा, वासना, ...
Definition of lust - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical passionstrong desire driven by sexual arousal
- His lust for her was undeniable.
2.
general cravingvery strong and eager desire to have something
- She had a lust for adventure.
3.
ethicsRare self-indulgent sexual desire as a deadly sinRare
- Lust is often warned against in religious texts.
Verb
1.
desirefeel a strong desire, often sexual
- He lusts after fame and fortune.
2.
emotionyearn intensely for something
- She lusts for adventure and new experiences.
Expressions with lust
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develop a strong sexual attraction
They fell in lust the moment they met.
feel strong sexual desire for someone
He couldn't help but lust after his attractive colleague.
intense passion for living
He had a lust for life that inspired everyone around him.
intense enthusiasm for education
His lust for learning was evident in his eagerness to attend every class.
strong desire to control or dominate others
His lust for power led him to betray his friends.
strong desire for physical pleasures or sensual indulgence
He struggled with the lust of the flesh daily.
Origin of lust
Old English, lust (desire) + -
Examples of lust in a sentence
The novel explored the depths of human lust. His lust for power drove him to extremes. The artist's lust for perfection was evident in every stroke. Lust can lead to destructive behavior if unchecked. The novel explores themes of lust and morality. She lusts for adventure and new experiences.
They lusted after the latest technology gadgets. He lusts after fame and recognition. They lust for power and control.
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- French:passion, convoiter, ...
- German:Lust, verlangen, ...
- Italian:lussuria, bramare, ...
- Spanish:lujuria, desear, ...
- Portuguese:desejo, desejar, ...
- Chinese:情欲, 渴望, ...
- Japanese:欲望, 強く求める, ...
- Arabic:شَهْوَة, اِشْتَهَى, ...
- Hebrew:תַּאֲוָה, לַחְמוֹד, ...
- Russian:вожделение, вожделеть, ...
- Ukrainian:похіть, жадати, ...
- Hindi:वासना, लालायित होना, ...
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