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lust

Syllabification: (lust)

Pronunciation: /ləst/

Definition of lust

very strong sexual desire:he knew that his lust for her had returned
[in singular] a passionate desire for something:a lust for power
(usually lusts) chiefly Theology a sensual appetite regarded as sinful:lusts of the flesh

[no object]

have a very strong sexual desire for someone:he really lusted after me in those days
feel a strong desire for something:pregnant women lusting for pickles and ice cream

Origin:

Old English (also in the sense 'pleasure, delight'), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lust and German Lust

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