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lust

1 of 2noun
/lʌst/
Forms:lusts
1

(in theology) excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire, considered a deadly sin

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  • 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.
Synonyms:
2

a strong sexual attraction or desire for someone

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.