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lusting

/ˈlʌstɪŋ/

lustverb

lusting

Gerund

lusted

Past Simple

lusted

Past Participle

lusting

Gerund

/lʌst/

Translations

He began to lust after power and wealth.

Он начал жаждать власти и богатства.

Additional translations

сильно желать

Definitions

To have an intense desire or craving for something, often of a sexual nature.

He couldn't help but lust after the new sports car he saw at the dealership.

To feel strong sexual desire for someone.

He spent the summer lusting after his best friend's sister.

Synonyms

long for

hanker after

lustnoun

Definitions

A strong feeling of sexual desire.

His lust for her was evident in the way he looked at her.

A passionate or intense desire for something.

Her lust for power drove her to make ruthless decisions.

lustadjective

Definitions

Characterized by or driven by strong sexual desire; sexual, lecherous (attributive use).

Detectives called it a lust killing motivated by uncontrolled passion.