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lust in Persian

شهوت šahvat

/ˈlʌst/

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lust in Persian: شهوت (šahvat). In English, lust means a feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

Persian words for lust

strong desire, especially of a sexual nature
شهوت šahvat

English meaning of lust

  1. noun A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
  2. noun A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
  3. noun A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.
  4. noun Virility; vigour; active power.

Full definition of lust

lust in a sentence

  • Seeing Leslie fills me with a passionate lust.
  • The boarders hide their lust to go home.
  • An ideal son is his father's lasting lust.

Synonyms of lust

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Questions about lust in Persian

What is the meaning of lust in Persian?
Lust in Persian is شهوت (šahvat).
معنی lust چیست؟
Lust: شهوت (šahvat).
What does lust mean in English?
Lust means a feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

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