lustful

Example Sentences

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"Saltburn" is a satirical take on the lustful pursuit of wealth through one man's attempts to acquire a life of privilege by proxy.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023

Every day we’re faced with choices, often among the good thing, the right thing, the “should”—the nice—and the selfish urge, the thing our lustful, hungry, violent animal selves want to do or not do.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 29, 2019

Baritone Mark Delavan’s always musical portrayal of Rance was lustful rage and vengeance personified.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2018

But the last decade has shown that with a little encouragement, many can easily become excessively lustful about homeownership and wealth, to the detriment of our economy and society.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2017

And if so, does this make him angry or lustful or envious or anything at all?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood