C1nounemotionspsychology
US/lʌst/
UK/lʌst/
a very strong feeling of wanting sex, or of wanting something such as power or money
In context
The film shows how lust and jealousy can destroy a marriage.
His lust for power made him ignore everyone around him.
The story is about greed, lust and revenge in a small town.
Words that go with lust
noun + preposition
- lust for powerHis lust for power cost him his friends.
- lust for lifeShe had a great lust for life even at ninety.
- lust for moneyThe story is about a lust for money.
verb + noun
- feel lustHe felt lust and then guilt.
verb + preposition
- burn with lustThe character burns with lust and jealousy.
noun + noun
- greed and lustThe novel is full of greed and lust.