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The correct spelling is lust.
How to pronounce lust
/lʌst/
nounIPA: /lʌst/
Say it like: Lus-t
The correct spelling is lust. A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal. For example: "Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust."
Usage Examples
“Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust.”
“The boarders hide their lust to go home.”
“An ideal son is his father's lasting lust.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
- 2.A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
- 3.A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.
- 4.Virility; vigour; active power
verb
- 1.(usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.
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