1
as in desire
sexual appetite
the Puritans did not condemn concupiscence but rather the satisfaction of it in ways they deemed illicit
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2
as in lustfulness
intense sexual desire
according to the church theologian St. Augustine, concupiscence is a consequence of original sin
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Recent Examples of concupiscence
Gregory of Nyssa, contemplating the Christian horror of concupiscence, once theorized that had not Adam and Eve sinned, the two of them would have remained virgins and reproduced in whatever way angels did.
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David Harsanyi, National Review, 8 June 2023
The depictions are disturbingly romantic: seminude invaders among smoldering monuments, preening with bloodlust and concupiscence.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 9 June 2020
David Harsanyi, National Review, 8 June 2023
The depictions are disturbingly romantic: seminude invaders among smoldering monuments, preening with bloodlust and concupiscence.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 9 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concupiscence
Noun
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Wheeler will not participate in the game, citing his desire to stay on routine to help the Phillies win in the second half.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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At its core, this lifestyle aesthetic reflects a generation’s desire to return to a slower, simpler way of life.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Noun
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McMichael's family told KFOR, an NBC affiliate, that purchasing livestock was a passion for him.—
Nicole Brown Chau
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The family’s true farm-to-table lifestyle—growing fresh fruits and vegetables, raising chickens, hogs, and cattle—instilled in Mike a lasting passion for fresh ingredients and an appreciation for how meals can tell a story, bring people together, and celebrate heritage.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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La Piscine’s dark summer romp through the dangers of lust, jealousy, and gluttony proves nothing is ultimately sexier than the privilege of indifference.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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This is consciousness-raising comedy about divinity, lust and landscaping that is also a beautiful balanced human drama.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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“Concupiscence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concupiscence. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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