# lustful

/ˈɫəstfəɫ/ (US) · /lˈʌstfəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lustful
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

feeling strong sexual desire for someone. You use it to describe looks, thoughts, or actions full of that desire.

For teachers: characterized by or expressing strong sexual desire. Often describes glances, thoughts, or intentions rather than affection.

## Examples

- He gives her a lustful look across the room.
- After months apart, they share a lustful glance that makes everyone else look away.
- The novel portrays the king not as evil but as lustful, driven by desires that cloud his judgment and ruin his court.

## Synonyms

lewd, lascivious

## Antonyms

chaste, pure

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'look'.

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