lust

C1
Pronunciation
/lʌst/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

Example Sentences
  • Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust.
2 Definition

A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

Example Sentences
  • The boarders hide their lust to go home.
3 Definition

A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

Example Sentences
  • An ideal son is his father's lasting lust.
4 Definition

Virility; vigour; active power

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

Example Sentences
  • He was lusting after the woman in the tight leather miniskirt.