lustful
adjective/ˈlʌstfəl/
Frequency rank: #17,756 most common English word
Meaning
Having or showing strong sexual desire; driven by intense craving or longing.
Example sentence
The villain in the story was lustful and would stop at nothing to get what he desired.
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