lusted

Meanings

• Verb

  To have a strong desire or craving for something, especially something that is forbidden or not good for one.

  - "He lusted after the forbidden fruit."
  - "She lusted for power and control."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lusted
ust , bust , dust , rust , lust , must

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Variants

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lust , lusted , lusting , lusts

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old English word 'lustian', meaning 'to desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lusted' is often used in the context of forbidden desires or passions.

2. In the Bible, the original sin is described as 'the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, of which God had commanded man not to eat, and from which they both lusted to eat' (Genesis 3:6).

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Related Concepts

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1. desire: A strong feeling of wanting or craving for something.

2. passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'lusted' is often used to depict characters with strong desires or passions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Jay Gatsby is described as having 'an extravagant longing for Daisy'.

How to Memorize "lusted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of intense desire or craving when you see or hear the word 'lusted'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lusted' with strong desires or cravings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lust is a Strong Urge' to remember the meaning of 'lusted'.

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