26984 words

lust

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
a very strong sexual desire:

Examples:

I don't think it's love so much as lust.
2
a very powerful feeling of wanting something:

Examples:

her lust for power
It's wonderful to see the children's lust for life (= how enthusiastic they are about life).
3

Examples:

a lust for power and fame
4
to have a strong desire for something:

Examples:

Cathie has been lusting for my job for a long time.

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