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Synonyms for

Lust

/ lʌst / Another word for lust — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

luxuria hunger thirst starve crave lecherousness lustfulness

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire craving longing appetite

Informal

horniness hanky-panky gettin' it on the urge

Literary

concupiscence lechery carnal desire

Antonyms

abstinence chastity temperance self-control asceticism platonic love

Common collocations

  • lust for life
  • lust after
  • lust for power
  • lust for money
  • lustful gaze
  • burning lust
  • unbridled lust
  • sexual lust

Word family

noun lust
verb lust
adjective lustful
adverb lustfully

Usage note

Lust primarily refers to intense sexual desire, but can also be used metaphorically for an intense longing for other things. It generally carries a negative connotation.

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