Words Of Desire

adjective having or characterized by desire

preposition expressing a strong wish or need to do something

• The candidate was desirous of obtaining the prestigious award.
• She was desirous of getting a promotion at work.
• He's desirous of scoring tickets to the concert.
• The artist was desirous of capturing the essence of nature in her painting.

adjective having or characterized by desire; wanting or wishing for something

• The young couple was desirous of starting a family as soon as possible.
• She was desirous of getting a promotion at work.
• He was desirous of scoring tickets to the concert.
• The artist was desirous of capturing the essence of nature in his paintings.

noun a strong desire or craving for something

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Many people lust after wealth and power in their pursuit of success.
• I can't help but lust after the latest iPhone model.
• She's always lusting after the new guy at work.
• The artist's paintings make viewers lust after the beauty of nature.

noun intense or unrestrained sexual craving

verb to have an intense desire or craving, especially of a sexual nature

• The intense lust between the two characters was palpable throughout the entire novel.
• She couldn't resist the lust she felt towards him, no matter how hard she tried.
• They were both feeling the lust and decided to sneak off to be alone together.
• The lust for success drove her to work harder than ever before.

adjective having or showing strong feelings of sexual desire

• The protagonist's lustful desires led to his downfall in the novel.
• She couldn't resist his lustful gaze across the room.
• He was giving her some serious lustful vibes.
• The artist's brushstrokes were so full of lustful energy, it brought the painting to life.