Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
concupiscent
Adjective
/kənˈkjuː.pɪ.sənt/
Definition
Having or showing a strong desire, especially for sexual pleasure.
Examples
- He felt a concupiscent urge that was hard to control.
- The poem captured the concupiscent nature of human desires.
- In the novel, the protagonist’s concupiscent thoughts often distracted him from his responsibilities.
Meaning
The term ‘concupiscent’ refers to a state of intense longing or desire, particularly for physical or sensual gratification.
Synonyms
- Desirous
- Lustful
- Sexual
- Lecherous
- Passionate
