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Meaning of lust
a strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire
Etymology of lust
The word "lust" originates from Old English "lust", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "lustiz" and Proto-Indo-European "leud-", meaning "pleasure" or "desire"
Historically, the word "lust" has been used to describe strong desires, including sexual desire, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to intense longing or craving
Synonyms
Definitions
- A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire
- * A strong and often uncontrolled desire for something, especially sex
- * A feeling of intense desire or enthusiasm for something
Usage Examples
- Her lust for adventure led her to travel the world
- * He struggled with lust and tried to focus on his spiritual growth
- * The lust for power consumed him and drove him to make ruthless decisions