Noun: lust lúst
- A strong sexual desire
"His lust made his colleagues uncomfortable";
- lecherousness, lustfulness
- Lust or extravagance; one of the seven deadly sins in Christian teachings
"The preacher warned against the dangers of lust";
- luxuria
- Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
"He lusted after power and wealth";
- crave, hunger, thirst, starve [informal]
Derived forms: lusted, lusting, lusts
Type of: concupiscence, deadly sin, desire, eros, mortal sin, physical attraction, sexual desire, want
Encyclopedia: Lust, Lust, Lust