Lust after Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫəst/ /ˈæftɝ

LUHST AF-ter

UK

lˈʌst/ /ˈɑːftɐ

LUHST AHF-tuh

Definition

To strongly desire someone or something, often with a sexual or intense physical feeling.

Usage & Nuances

"Lust after" is informal and often implies a physical or sexual desire, but can also be used for intense desire for objects (like cars). Often more direct than terms like "desire" or "crave." Avoid using about people in formal contexts.

• Spanish: ansiar - codiciar - desear con lujuria
• Portuguese (BR): cobiçar - desejar com desejo sexual
• Portuguese (PT): cobiçar - desejar com desejo sexual
• Chinese (Simplified): 渴望（强烈的欲望）- 垂涎
• Chinese (Traditional): 渴望（強烈的慾望）- 垂涎
• Hindi: लालसा करना - कामना करना (कामुक अर्थ में)
• Arabic: يتوق إلى (برغبة جنسية) - يشتهي
• Bengali: তীব্রভাবে কামনা করা - কামাতুর হওয়া (মানুষের প্রতি)
• Russian: страстно желать - жаждать (в сексуальном смысле)
• Japanese: 激しく欲する - 欲情する (人に対して)
• Vietnamese: thèm khát - ham muốn mãnh liệt
• Korean: 몹시 탐내다 - 갈망하다 - 강하게 성적으로 원하다
• Turkish: şiddetle arzulamak - gözü kalmak (samimi, cinsel anlamda olabilir)
• Urdu: شدت سے خواہش کرنا - جنسی طلب رکھنا (کسی کے لیے)
• Indonesian: sangat menginginkan - bernafsu (kepada seseorang)

Example Sentences

He lusts after his neighbor's sports car.

basic

She lusts after the actor in the movie.

basic

He always lusts after expensive watches.

basic

I try not to lust after things I can't afford.

natural

Don’t lust after someone who isn't interested in you.

natural

Let’s be honest—everyone sometimes lusts after something out of reach.

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