Definition of lust
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
He was motivated more by lust than by love.
2a
: an intense longing : craving
a lust to succeed
b
: enthusiasm, eagerness
admired his lust for life
lust
verb
lusted; lusting; lusts
Definition of lust (Entry 2 of 2)
: to have an intense desire or need : crave
specifically
: to have a sexual urge
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The first known use of lust was before the 12th century
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