Lustful Meaning in English
word
ˈɫəstfəɫ
LUHST-fuhl
lˈʌstfəl
LUST-fuhl
Definition
Having or showing strong sexual desire. It often describes someone who is attracted to others in a way that is considered inappropriate or excessive.
Usage & Nuances
"Lustful" is formal or literary, not commonly used in everyday conversation. Commonly found in books, religious or moral contexts. Do not use casually; describes someone overwhelmed by sexual desire, usually negative in tone.
Spanish: lujurioso - lascivoPortuguese (BR): lascivo - luxuriosoPortuguese (PT): lascivo - luxurientoChinese (Simplified): 好色的 - 淫荡的Chinese (Traditional): 好色的 - 淫蕩的Hindi: कामुकArabic: شهوانيBengali: কামাতুর - কামলোলুপRussian: похотливый - сладострастныйJapanese: 情欲的 - 好色なVietnamese: dâm dục - thèm khát xác thịtKorean: 음탕한 - 색욕에 찬Turkish: şehvetli - arzulu (cinsel)Urdu: شہوت پرست - شہوت انگیزIndonesian: bernafsu birahi - penuh nafsu
Example Sentences
He looked at her with a lustful gaze.
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The story describes a lustful king.
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She disliked the lustful comments he made.
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There's a lustful tone in the poem he wrote.
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The villain was often portrayed as lustful and greedy.
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After that lustful dream, he woke up feeling embarrassed.
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