lust
1 of 2noun/lʌst/
Forms:lusts
1
(in theology) excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire, considered a deadly sin
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- She felt a sudden rush of lust when she saw him across the room.
- He struggled to differentiate between genuine affection and mere lust.
- The story depicted the consequences of acting on lust without considering emotions.
- The novel explored themes of love, lust, and the complexities of relationships.
- Lust can sometimes lead to impulsive decisions that one might regret later.
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2
a strong sexual attraction or desire for someone
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3
an intense desire for something
- He pursued his career with a lust for success.
- Her lust for adventure led her to travel the world.
- The team played with a lust for victory.
- Some people have a lust for power that drives every decision.
- He had a lust for knowledge that kept him reading late into the night.