Lust

/lʌst/ noun verb

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

What it means

  1. (noun) A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal. “Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust.”
  2. (noun) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual. “The boarders hide their lust to go home.”
  3. (noun) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure. “An ideal son is his father's lasting lust.”
  4. (noun) Virility; vigour; active power
  5. (verb) (usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature. “He was lusting after the woman in the tight leather miniskirt.”

Letter analysis

  • Lust contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 4.

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What does Lust mean?

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

What are the anagrams of Lust?

Valid anagrams: slut.

How many letters are in Lust?

Lust has 4 letters.

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