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CONCUPISCENT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does concupiscent mean? 

CONCUPISCENT (adjective)
  The adjective CONCUPISCENT has 1 sense:

1. vigorously passionateplay

  Familiarity information: CONCUPISCENT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CONCUPISCENT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Vigorously passionate

Synonyms:

concupiscent; lustful; lusty

Similar:

passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)

Derivation:

concupiscence (a desire for sexual intimacy)


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