lust

¹lust

noun \ˈləst\

Definition of LUST

1

obsolete a : pleasure, delight b : personal inclination : wish

2

: usu. intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness

3

a : an intense longing : craving <a lust to succeed> b : enthusiasm, eagerness <admired his lust for life>

Examples of LUST

1. He was consumed by lust.
2. He was driven by a lust for power.
3. Lust for chocolate drew her into the candy store.

Origin of LUST

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German lust pleasure and perhaps to Latin lascivus wanton

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to LUST

Synonyms: ardor, concupiscence, eros, eroticism, horniness, itch, lustfulness, passion

Antonyms: apathy, indifference

Related Words: erotomania, nymphomania, satyriasis; lasciviousness, lewdness, libidinousness, licentiousness, lickerishness, randiness, salaciousness, wantonness

Near Antonyms: frigidity

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Rhymes with LUST

bust, crust, dust, gust, just, must, musth, rust, thrust, trust