Lust for Meaning in English
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Definition
A very strong and often intense desire for something, usually power, success, adventure, or sometimes sexual pleasure. It highlights a powerful craving that can drive someone’s actions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for strong desires beyond simple wants, often negative or extreme and mostly in literary/formal contexts. 'Lust for' is most common with 'power', 'adventure', or 'life'. Rarely used in casual conversation to mean sexual desire—there 'lust after' or simply 'lust' is more direct. Not to be confused with 'longing' (less intense, less physical).
Example Sentences
He had a lust for power that drove all his decisions.
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Her lust for adventure made her travel to many countries.
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Their lust for success was clear in everything they did.
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You can see his lust for life in the way he laughs and tells stories.
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Some leaders' lust for control leads them to make dangerous choices.
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He never lost his lust for learning, even as he grew older.
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