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adj
Greatly to be desired or lusted after; exciting concupiscence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Antonyms: none provided
adj
Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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adj
Relating to the concupiscible passions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: irascible
History
From Middle English concupiscibill, concupiscibl, concupiscible, concupyscyble, concupyssible, from Middle French concupiscible and its etymon, Latin concupīscibilis.
