Definition of lust
1 obsolete a : pleasure, delightb : personal inclination : wish
2 : usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness He was motivated more by lust than by love.
3a : an intense longing : craving a lust to succeedb : enthusiasm, eagerness admired his lust for life
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Examples of lust in a Sentence
He was consumed by lust.
He was driven by a lust for power.
Lust for chocolate drew her into the candy store.
Origin and Etymology 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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Definition of lust
intransitive verb
: to have an intense desire or need : crave; specifically : to have a sexual urge
Origin and Etymology of lust
see 1lust
First Known Use: 12th century
LUST Defined for English Language Learners
lust
playDefinition of lust for English Language Learners
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: a strong feeling of sexual desire
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: a strong desire for something
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Definition of lust for English Language Learners
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: to have a strong sexual desire for someone
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: to have a strong desire for something
LUST Defined for Kids
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: a strong longing She has a lust for adventure.
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