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/lʌst/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A strong desire or craving, especially for sexual pleasure.
He felt an overwhelming lust for her, one that he could not ignore.
An intense longing or enthusiasm for something.
Her lust for knowledge drove her to read every book she could find.
verb
To have a strong desire for something, particularly in a sexual context.
He lusted after the idea of traveling the world without any responsibilities.
Etymology
From Old English 'lust', meaning 'desire, pleasure'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lust for life
A strong enthusiasm for living.
lust in the dust
A desire felt in a situation where one should not feel it.
Related Words
eroticism
The quality of being sexual or sexually exciting.
desire
A strong feeling of wanting to have something.
obsession
An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Slang Meanings
Hookup
They just had a quick hookup, driven by lust.
Booty call
He was just a booty call, satisfying her lust.