Lusted Meaning in English

word · lemma: lust

US

ˈɫəstɪd

LUH-stid

UK

lˈʌstɪd

LUST-id

Definition

Wanted someone or something very strongly, usually in a sexual way. Can also mean having an intense desire for something.

Usage & Nuances

Often formal or literary; carries strong sexual connotation in most contexts, so use carefully. Can be used metaphorically for intense non-sexual desire, but 'crave' or 'long for' is more common in those cases. Usually followed by 'after' (lusted after).

• Spanish: desear con lujuria - codiciar
• Portuguese (BR): cobiçar - desejar com luxúria
• Portuguese (PT): cobiçar - desejar com luxúria
• Chinese (Simplified): 渴望（性欲）- 垂涎
• Chinese (Traditional): 渴望（色慾）- 垂涎
• Hindi: वासना करना - तीव्र इच्छा रखना
• Arabic: اشتهى بشهوة - تاق إلى
• Bengali: আকাঙ্ক্ষা করেছিল - প্রবলভাবে কামনা করেছিল
• Russian: жаждал - страстно желал (сексуально)
• Japanese: 強く欲しがった - 欲望した
• Vietnamese: thèm khát - khao khát mãnh liệt
• Korean: 갈망했다 - 욕망했다
• Turkish: arzuladı - şiddetle istedi
• Urdu: شدید خواہش رکھی - ہوس کی
• Indonesian: mendambakan - sangat menginginkan

Example Sentences

He lusted after fame and wealth.

basic

She lusted for adventure all her life.

basic

He lusted after his colleague.

basic

For years, he lusted after that classic car, dreaming of owning it one day.

natural

She never lusted for power like her rivals did.

natural

They lusted after each other from the moment they met.

natural