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lust meaning in Sanskrit

राग rāga

/ˈlʌst/

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Northern England/ˈlʊst/

lust in Sanskrit: राग (rāga), काम (kā́ma), रिरंसा (riráṃsā), गृध्यति (gṛdhyati). In English, lust means a feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

Sanskrit words for lust

strong desire, especially of a sexual nature
राग rāga, काम kā́ma, रिरंसा riráṃsā
strongly desire
गृध्यति gṛdhyati

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of lust in Sanskrit?
Lust in Sanskrit is राग (rāga), काम (kā́ma), रिरंसा (riráṃsā), गृध्यति (gṛdhyati).
lust इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Lust: राग (rāga), काम (kā́ma), रिरंसा (riráṃsā), गृध्यति (gṛdhyati).
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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