as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
a chronically lustful college jock who was always chasing after girls
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Recent Examples of lustful
Joining Thomas’s ensuing battle to save his wife from the lustful Orlok’s trance is Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz (Willem Dafoe).
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
The British actor finds the humor and sensitivity in his lustful swain, and his mellifluous voice is perfectly matched to Shakespeare’s prose.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Otto Hightower – 3 points The grandson Otto installed as king is overruling him in front of the people and getting bamboozled into ousting him as Hand by a man who trades secrets in exchange for lustful glances at Otto’s daughter’s toes.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 16 June 2024
After being possessed by a demon, high school queen bee Jennifer (Megan Fox) transforms into a literal man-eater, preying on lustful boys.
—Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
The British actor finds the humor and sensitivity in his lustful swain, and his mellifluous voice is perfectly matched to Shakespeare’s prose.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Otto Hightower – 3 points The grandson Otto installed as king is overruling him in front of the people and getting bamboozled into ousting him as Hand by a man who trades secrets in exchange for lustful glances at Otto’s daughter’s toes.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 16 June 2024
After being possessed by a demon, high school queen bee Jennifer (Megan Fox) transforms into a literal man-eater, preying on lustful boys.
—Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustful
Adjective
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some bees can remember experiencing high heat and weigh this against the reward of sugar when it’s offered in hot containers.—
Bob Fischer,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Espinoza was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts against a child victim.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, he was arrested and questioned by detectives on two counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a child.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Lustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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