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
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One of our clients is passionate about astronomy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Idyllwild peaked at 87 degrees on Wednesday, hotter than the previous record of 75 degrees in 2004.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old swung a hot bat before his injury and is 4 for 5 with the pair of extra base hits since his return.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself to a perfume that beckons lustful strangers in a way not seen since Monica Bellucci at that Sicilian piazza in Malèna.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two admit to having always loved each other (that's not a spoiler; the book is nearly 200 years old) and begin a steamy, lustful affair.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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After all, there’s no shortage of horny mid-life women on screen and in literature these days, from Nicole Kidman’s Romy in Babygirl to the narrator of Miranda July’s All Fours.—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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See how the horny hockey show escaped the criticism and did what its contemporaries cannot.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Everyone—libidinous kids and adults alike—is alienated and groping for distraction, until tragedy strikes.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
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Much of the credit should be shared by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who wrote and produced this libidinous holiday rocker with Elvis in mind.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Concupiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concupiscent. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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