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lustfulness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The state, quality, or condition of being lustful

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a strong sexual desire

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lecherousness, lust

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sexual desire, eros, concupiscence, physical attraction

History

Etymology

From Middle English lustfulnesse, from Old English lustfulnes (“desire, pleasure”), equivalent to lustful + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: himokkuus — the state of being lustful
  • Ancient Greek: λαγνεία (lagneía) — the state of being lustful
  • Irish: drúisiúlacht — the state of being lustful
  • Scottish Gaelic: feòlmhorachd — the state of being lustful
  • Scottish Gaelic: sanntachd — the state of being lustful