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LUSTFUL

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Vigorously passionate

Synonyms:

concupiscent; lustful; lusty

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)

Derivation:

lustfulness (a strong sexual desire)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires

Example:

libidinous orgies

Synonyms:

lascivious; lewd; libidinous; lustful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)

Derivation:

lustfulness (a strong sexual desire)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Characterized by lust

Example:

prurient thoughts

Synonyms:

lubricious; lustful; prurient; salacious

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)

Derivation:

lustfulness (a strong sexual desire)

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