lust

noun
UK: /lʌst/
US: /lʌst/

  1. A very strong feeling of sexual desire.

    1. He felt a great lust for her.
    2. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and overwhelming lust.

  2. A strong desire to have something, usually power or money.

    1. His lust for power drove him to betray his friends.
    2. The corporation's lust for profit led to environmental damage.

Synonyms

longing passion greed craving desire
lust verb

  1. To have a very strong sexual desire for someone.

    1. He lusted after his neighbor.
    2. The movie scene showed a character lusting over a magazine cover.

  2. To have a strong desire for something.

    1. She lusted for revenge after the betrayal.
    2. Many people lust after fame and fortune, but few achieve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lust" in English means: A very strong feeling of sexual desire., A strong desire to have something, usually power or money..

The phonetic transcription of "lust" is /lʌst/ in British English and /lʌst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lust": longing, passion, greed, craving, desire.

Example usage of "lust": "He felt a great lust for her.". More examples on the page.