lust

Meanings

• Noun

  Intense desire and craving for something, especially sexual gratification.

  - "Her lust for power drove her to make ruthless decisions."
  - "The couple's lustful desires were satisfied in the privacy of their bedroom."
  - "His lust for fame led him to cheat and lie."

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Pronunciation

1. /lʌst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53353102"

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Synonyms

lustihood , potency , vigour , virility

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lust
rust , hust , dust , rustless , just , must , rustic

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Variants

List of all variants of lust that leads to same result
lust , lusts , lusted , lusting , lust for life

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Etymology

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Old English lust, from lufan 'to love'. Related to lufu 'love'.

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Trivia

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1. Lust is one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology.

2. The word 'lust' appears in the Bible over 50 times.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that lust was a goddess named Aphrodite.

4. In some Eastern cultures, lust is considered a positive force that leads to procreation and the continuation of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: A strong feeling of wanting or needing something, especially something pleasurable.

2. Passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion, especially love or sexual desire.

3. Craving: A strong desire to have or do something.

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Culture

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Lust has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It has been portrayed as a positive force, driving human passion and creativity, as well as a negative force, leading to destructive behaviors and consequences.

How to Memorize "lust"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red hot flame representing lust. Imagine the intensity and passion that comes with this flame.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word lust with the color red and the feeling of intense desire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Love Uncontrollably Seduces The' to help remember the definition of lust.

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