as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
a chronically lustful college jock who was always chasing after girls
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
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
-
The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
-
Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
Adjective
-
July 4th will be far hotter than normal for many and will follow several days in a row of intense heat.
-
Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
Cite this Entry
“Lustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
