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lust

[/lʌst/]
noun/verbpl: lusts
luxúria
1. A strong sexual desire or appetite
He felt a sudden lust for her.
Ele sentiu uma súbita luxúria por ela.
2. An intense longing or craving for something
A lust for power drove his ambitions.
Uma sede de poder impulsionava suas ambições.
3. (verb) To have a strong sexual desire for someone
He lusted after his neighbor.
Ele cobiçava sua vizinha.
4. (verb) To desire something intensely
She lusted for adventure and travel.
Ela ansiava por aventura e viagem.
NYC Slang
thirst
Synonyms
desirecravingappetitelongingpassioncovetousness
Antonyms
indifferenceapathyaversiondisinterest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luxúria
Most common formal usage
General Brazilian
desejo sexual
More explicit description
Portugal
luxúria
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Colloquial
vontade
Used informally for intense desire

Related Idioms & Phrases

lust for life - paixão pela vida
lust after someone - cobiçar alguém
lust for power - sede de poder
lust for knowledge - sede de conhecimento
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