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lust

The correct spelling is lust.

How to pronounce lust

/lʌst/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
  2. 2.A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
  3. 3.A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.
  4. 4.Virility; vigour; active power

verb

  1. 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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