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LUSTFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lustful mean?
• LUSTFUL (adjective)
The adjective LUSTFUL has 3 senses:
1. characterized by lust
2. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
3. vigorously passionate
Familiarity information: LUSTFUL used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by lust
Synonyms:
lubricious; lustful; prurient; salacious
Context example:
prurient thoughts
Similar:
sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)
Derivation:
lustfulness (a strong sexual desire)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
Synonyms:
lascivious; lewd; libidinous; lustful
Context example:
libidinous orgies
Similar:
sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)
Derivation:
lustfulness (a strong sexual desire)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Vigorously passionate
Synonyms:
concupiscent; lustful; lusty
Similar:
passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)
Derivation:
lustfulness (a strong sexual desire)
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