lustful — having or showing strong sexual desire; driven by lust
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing strong sexual desire; driven by lust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌstfəl/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's lustful appetite for blood was insatiable.
- His lustful stare at the chocolate cake revealed his true weakness.
- The diet book warned against lustful thoughts about pizza.
lustful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlʌstfəl/]
having or showing strong sexual desire; driven by lust
His lustful gaze at the golden crown betrayed his hidden greed.
The lustful king could think of nothing but gaining more power and wealth. (Think: LUST(= an intense desire.) + -FUL(== full of.))
The lustful king was not trustful, while his restful advisor remained calm beside him.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lust' meaning desire or pleasure, which came from Old Germanic roots originally meaning 'joy' or 'delight' but gradually shifted to refer specifically to physical or sexual desire.
Breakdown
lust (desire, craving) + -ful (full of, characterized by)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire's lustful appetite for blood was insatiable.”
“His lustful stare at the chocolate cake revealed his true weakness.”
“The diet book warned against lustful thoughts about pizza.”
“She gave the designer handbag a lustful look through the shop window.”
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