Lustful: meaning, definitions and examples

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lustful

 

[ หˆlสŒstfษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

desire, passion

Lustful describes a strong sexual desire or craving for someone or something. This term can often imply an overwhelming or excessive form of desire, moving beyond mere attraction. It may suggest an uncontrolled longing that can lead to impulsive or immoral actions. In literature and discussions about human behavior, lustful urges have often been explored as both a natural human inclination and a source of conflict.

Synonyms

carnal, lecherous, libidinous, salacious, sensual.

Examples of usage

  • His lustful gaze made her uncomfortable.
  • The novel portrayed the characters' lustful encounters vividly.
  • They exchanged lustful glances across the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "lustful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libidinoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรผstern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nafsu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ั€ะฐัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lubieลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฌฒๆœ›ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lubrique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lascivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸehvetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š•๋ง์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดู’ุชูŽู‡ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกsilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅฝ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ girndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arzulu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lascivo

Etymology

The word 'lustful' has its roots in the Old English word 'lust' which means 'desire, pleasure.' It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'lustus,' which carries a similar meaning of desire or pleasure. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English as 'lust' and eventually adopted its modern adjectival form in the late Middle Ages. Despite its evolution, the core implication of a strong or intense desire has remained central to its meaning, often with a connotation leaning towards sexual appetite. The term has been used historically in religious texts, literature, and social discussions to explore complex themes surrounding human sexuality and morality.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,820, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.