LUSTFUL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

lustful

adjective

ˈləst-fəl

Definition of lustful

as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire a chronically lustful college jock who was always chasing after girls

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Recent Examples of lustful And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage; this was hardly the only Coward comedy of its era to be used for foreplay. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 This Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself to a perfume that beckons lustful strangers in a way not seen since Monica Bellucci at that Sicilian piazza in Malèna. — Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026 The two admit to having always loved each other (that's not a spoiler; the book is nearly 200 years old) and begin a steamy, lustful affair. — Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lustful

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustful

Adjective

My parents were largely self-educated after high school, and both were passionate readers.

— Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 22 Aug. 2026
Everton is the constant, but nonetheless passionate, underdog.

— Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Commerce production assistant Hailey Roy, who has 3C curls, actually skips a hot tool altogether.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026