lust
n. C / U C1 Advanced US //ˈɫəst// UK //lˈʌst// lust
n. a very strong feeling of sexual desire for someone. It can also mean a powerful hunger for something else, like power or money.
n. an intense or unrestrained sexual desire; by extension, an overwhelming craving for an object or pursuit. Often carries a moralizing or pejorative connotation in religious or ethical contexts.
He was blinded by his lust for power.
The novel explores the destructive nature of lust when it is prioritized over genuine emotional connection.
Historians often argue whether the empire's expansion was driven by a strategic need for resources or a simple, unquenchable lust for territorial dominance.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general emotion; countable when referring to specific instances or types of desire.