CONCUPISCENT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

concupiscent

adjective

Definition of concupiscent

as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire such was Giacomo Casanova's notoriety as a promiscuous lover that his name became an epithet for a concupiscent man of the world

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Adjective

That Beyoncé slot came off the back of a firm but passionate letter Nia wrote to protest the lack of a dance-music category at the UK’s MOBO awards.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
This success contrasts sharply with the struggling Mets, despite both being NYC franchises with passionate fans.

— Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

The grandstands were packed with over 300,000 fans who would brave the very hot and humid Indiana weather in August.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
While there’s seemingly no shortage of players and other team employees willing to complain publicly about day-to-day decision-making within the league, Engelbert’s overall job security remains too hot for most to handle.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

In March, the Miami Herald also joined Welty and the Croc Docs on a trip deep in the interior of the northern Everglades to track down lustful male pythons.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Zhengyi Bai’s lustful Monostatos, disguised in the production as a hammy vampire, almost steals the show a time or two.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026

Definition of lustful

Adjective

White's bad-boy heartthrob status has given way to many horny memes, as well as curiosity about his love life.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Her music owned up to being horny, garish, and superficial, but could scan as thin or cheap when held up to other kinds of ethical or political scrutiny.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026

Definition of horny

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