Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of LUST  [ʌst]  

Translate LUST to



Definition of 'LUST' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) lust
intense sexual desire or appetite.

2.  lust
uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire.

3.  lust
a passionate or overwhelming desire or craving (usu. fol. by for):
a lust for power.

4.  lust
ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish:
a lust for life.

5.  lust
Obs.

6.  lust
pleasure or delight.

7.  lust
desire; inclination; wish.

8. (v.i.) lust
to have intense sexual desire.

9.  lust
to have a passionate yearning or desire (often fol. by for or after).

Etymology:  (bef. 900; ME luste, OE lust, c. OFris, OHG lust, ON lyst, Go

Definition of 'LUST' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) lecherousness, lust, lustfulness
a strong sexual desire

2. (verb) lust, luxuria
self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)

3. (verb) crave, hunger, thirst, starve, lust
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for


Definition of 'LUST' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) lust
strong sexual desire
It's lust, not love.


Definition of 'LUST' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) LUST
pleasure

2. (noun) LUST
inclination; desire

3. (noun) LUST
longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy; -- in a had sense; as, the lust of gain

4. (noun) LUST
licentious craving; sexual appetite

5. (noun) LUST
hence: Virility; vigor; active power

6. (noun) LUST
to list; to like

7. (noun) LUST
to have an eager, passionate, and especially an inordinate or sinful desire, as for the gratification of the sexual appetite or of covetousness; -- often with after


Translation of 'LUST' Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary 

Sense: (a) very strong desire
a lust for power.

Afrikaans flag Afrikaans: wellus, begeerte Arabic flag Arabic: شَهْوَه، رَغْبَه جِنْسِيّ Bulgarian flag Bulgarian: похот
Brazilian flag Brazilian: desejo Czech flag Czech: chtivost German flag German: die Begierde
Danish flag Danish: begær Greek flag Greek: πόθος Spanish flag Spanish: anhelo, codicia, lujuria
Estonian flag Estonian: iha Farsi flag Farsi: هوس Finnish flag Finnish: himo
French flag French: désir ardent (de) Hebrew flag Hebrew: תַאֲווָה Hindi flag Hindi: कामुकता, लालच
Croatian flag Croatian: žudnja Hungarian flag Hungarian: vágy Indonesian flag Indonesian: nafsu
Icelandic flag Icelandic: losti Italian flag Italian: brama ; lussuria Japanese flag Japanese: 熱望
Korean flag Korean: 갈망, 열망 Lithuanian flag Lithuanian: geismas Latvian flag Latvian: iekāre; kaisle; alkas
Malay flag Malay: keghairahan Dutch flag Dutch: wellust, verlangen Norwegian flag Norwegian: (vel)lyst, begjær
Polish flag Polish: żądza Persian flag Persian: ،خواهش هوس Pashto flag Pashto: غوښتنه،هوس
Portuguese flag Portuguese: desejo Romanian flag Romanian: poftă; dorinţă Russian flag Russian: жажда
Slovak flag Slovak: chamtivosť Slovenian flag Slovenian: poželenje Serbian flag Serbian: požuda
Swedish flag Swedish: lust, begär, åtrå Thai flag Thai: ราคะ Turkish flag Turkish: hırs, ihtiras
Taiwanese flag Taiwanese: 慾望 Ukrainian flag Ukrainian: пристрасть Urdu flag Urdu: شہوت
Vietnamese flag Vietnamese: sự thèm khát Chinese flag Chinese: 强烈的欲望

Get even more translations for LUST...



'LUST' - Nearby Entries  

lust  lustful  lustfully  lustfulness  lustily  lustiness  lustrate  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"LUST." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 12 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/LUST


Alternative search options for 'LUST'   
Search for Synonyms for 'LUST'
Quotes containing the term 'LUST'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'LUST'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'LUST'
Search for 'LUST' on Search LUST on Amazon.com! & Search LUST on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'LUST'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'LUST'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!