lust
This term carries a heavy emotional weight, often suggesting a desire that is uncontrolled, excessive, or morally questionable. While it can describe sexual attraction, it frequently extends to an insatiable craving for status or dominance, implying a hunger that consumes the individual's judgment. In a grammatical sense, when used as a noun, it is typically uncountable when referring to the general concept of desire or a specific drive (e.g., lust for power). However, it can occasionally be treated as countable when referring to specific instances or types of longing.
Meanings
A strong sexual desire for someone.
"He was consumed by a sudden, overwhelming lust for the stranger."
An intense or passionate desire for something, such as power or wealth.
"The dictator's lust for power led him to oppress his own people."
To have a strong desire for something, typically something that is unattainable or forbidden.
"She spent her youth lusting after the luxury and glamour of the city."