Concupiscent

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˈkjuːpɪsənt/

Definitions of concupiscent

adjective having strong sexual desire; lustful

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a strong attraction towards him, but didn't know if it was love or just concupiscent desire.

A2 The novel described the main character's concupiscent thoughts and feelings towards the other character.

B1 The movie portrayed the villain as a concupiscent individual who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.

B2 The artist's paintings often depicted scenes of concupiscent passion and desire.

C1 The play explored the complex nature of human relationships, including the concupiscent impulses that drive people's actions.

C2 The author's writing style is known for its intricate exploration of concupiscent desires and their impact on characters' lives.

Examples of concupiscent in a Sentence

formal The novel explores the complex nature of human desire, delving into the characters' concupiscent tendencies.

informal She couldn't help but feel concupiscent whenever he was around.

slang That movie is so steamy, it's full of concupiscent scenes.

figurative His concupiscent appetite for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.

Grammatical Forms of concupiscent

past tense

concupisced

plural

concupiscent

comparative

more concupiscent

superlative

most concupiscent

present tense

concupisces

future tense

will concupisce

perfect tense

have concupisced

continuous tense

is concupiscing

singular

concupiscent

positive degree

concupiscent

infinitive

to concupisce

gerund

concupiscing

participle

concupiscing

Origin and Evolution of concupiscent

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'concupiscent' originated from the Latin word 'concupiscentia', which means strong desire or lust.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more neutral sense to describe strong desires or appetites, the word 'concupiscent' has evolved to primarily connote sexual desire or lust in modern usage.