lust

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

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

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