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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Klein, a Silicon Valley software engineering manager, was a passionate collector until his hobby overwhelmed his home and family life.

— Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Early signs suggest professional softball can indeed convert passionate fans into a lasting enterprise.

— Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

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The latest scorcher comes after Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitor.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
In 2012, American entrepreneur Christopher Burch and hot-shot hotelier James McBride took over and zhuzhed it up to the tune of 30 million dollars, launching Nihi into the league of one-percenter hideaways.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 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

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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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