lust 1 of 2 noun ˈləst

Synonyms of lust 1 : usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : LASCIVIOUSNESS He was motivated more by lust than by love.

2 a : an intense longing : CRAVING a lust to succeed

b : ENTHUSIASM, EAGERNESS admired his lust for life

3 obsolete a : PLEASURE, DELIGHT b : personal inclination : WISH

lust 2 of 2 verb lusted; lusting; lusts intransitive verb : to have an intense desire or need : CRAVE specifically : to have a sexual urge