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- [luhst-fuh l]
- /ˈlʌst fəl/
- /lʌst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhst-fuh l]
- /ˈlʌst fəl/
Definitions of lustful word
- adjective lustful full of or motivated by lust, greed, or the like: He was an emperor lustful of power. 1
- adjective lustful having strong sexual desires; lecherous; libidinous. 1
- adjective lustful Archaic. lusty. 1
- noun lustful Having or showing strong feelings of sexual desire. 1
- adjective lustful sexually excited 1
- adjective lustful greedy: for power, etc. 1
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Origin of lustful
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English; see lust, -ful
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Parts of speech for Lustful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lustful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lustful
adj lustful
- lascivious — inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd: a lascivious, girl-chasing old man.
- lewd — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
- libidinous — full of sexual lust; lustful; lewd; lascivious.
- sensual — pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; fleshly.
- wanton — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
adjective lustful
- desirous — If you are desirous of doing something or desirous of something, you want to do it very much or want it very much.
Antonyms for lustful
adj lustful
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