Desire vs. Lust

Desireverb

To want; to wish for earnestly.

Desireverb

To put a request to (someone); to entreat.

Desireverb

To want emotionally or sexually.

Desireverb

To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.

Desireverb

To require; to demand; to claim.

Desireverb

To miss; to regret.

Desirenoun

(countable) Someone or something wished for.

Desirenoun

(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.

Desirenoun

(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.

Desirenoun

(uncountable) Motivation.

Desireverb

To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.

Desireverb

To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.

Desireverb

To require; to demand; to claim.

Desireverb

To miss; to regret.

Desirenoun

The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.

Desirenoun

An expressed wish; a request; petition.

Desirenoun

Anything which is desired; an object of longing.

Desirenoun

Excessive or morbid longing; lust; appetite.

Desirenoun

Grief; regret.

Desirenoun

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

Desirenoun

an inclination to want things;

Desirenoun

something that is desired

Desireverb

feel or have a desire for; want strongly;

Desireverb

expect and wish;

Desireverb

express a desire for

Desire

Desires are states of mind that are expressed by terms like , , or . A great variety of features is commonly associated with desires.

Lustnoun

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

Lustnoun

(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

Lustnoun

(archaic) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

Lustnoun

(obsolete) virility; vigour; active power

Lustverb

To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

Lustnoun

Pleasure.

Lustnoun

Inclination; desire.

Lustnoun

Longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy; - in a had sense; as, the lust of gain.

Lustnoun

Licentious craving; a strong sexual appetite.

Lustnoun

Hence: Virility; vigor; active power.

Lustverb

To list; to like.

Lustverb

To have an eager, passionate, and especially an inordinate or sinful desire, as for the gratification of the sexual appetite or of covetousness; - often with after.

Lustnoun

a strong sexual desire

Lustnoun

self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Lustverb

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Lustnoun

strong sexual desire

Lustnoun

a passionate desire for something

Lustnoun

a sensuous appetite regarded as sinful

Lustverb

have strong sexual desire for someone

Lustverb

have a strong desire for something

Lust

Lust is a psychological force producing intense desire for an object, or circumstance while already having a significant other or amount of the desired object. Lust can take any form such as the lust for sexuality (see libido), money, or power.