lustful

/ˈlʌstfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlʌstfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈləst-fəl/ (ame, mw)

lustful — adjective

  • lustfulpositive
  • more lustfulcomparative
  • most lustfulsuperlative

1. having or showing a very strong sexual desire for someone, especially in a way t

1.形容詞C1
釋義

having or showing a very strong sexual desire for someone, especially in a way that other people consider unpleasant or inappropriate — for example, a lustful look, a lustful thought, or a lustful description in a book.

例句

Amir felt ashamed of his lustful thoughts about the new teacher at the school.

attributive: lustful + [thoughts / desires / looks]

The court found the paintings too lustful to be shown in public.

too + adjective + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • lecherous

    stronger and more openly offensive, used especially of older men

  • lascivious

    formal and literary, suggesting a crude or offensive interest in sex

  • prurient

    formal, describes an excessive interest in sexual matters, often in books or media

反義詞
  • chaste

    formal; describes someone who avoids sexual activity or desire

文法句型

lustful + noun (attributive)

用法筆記

Frequently used before a noun (attributive position) rather than after a linking verb. Carries a strongly negative or disapproving tone in most contexts. The neutral or positive counterpart is 'passionate' (of romantic desire).

常見錯誤

❌He gave her a lusty smile.' (when you mean sexual).
✅He gave her a lustful smile.
💡'lusty' means healthy and full of energy, not sexual desire.