How Do You Spell LUSTS?

Pronunciation: [lˈʌsts] (IPA)

Lusts is a six-letter word that is spelled as /lʌsts/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced with the first syllable emphasized and a short "u" sound as in "luck". The "s" at the end is pronounced as a voiceless consonant sound. The word refers to strong desires, typically of a sexual nature. Accurate spelling of the word is important to avoid any confusion with similar-sounding words such as "lists" or "lasts".

LUSTS Meaning and Definition

  1. Lusts is a plural noun that refers to intense desires or cravings, typically of a sexual nature. It is often associated with strong and uncontrollable appetites or passions towards another person, characterized by a strong physical or sexual attraction. This term has deep roots in human nature and has been a subject of exploration in various cultural and literary works, as well as religious and philosophical discussions.

    In a broader sense, lusts can also encompass strong desires or cravings for any object, experience, or sensation beyond the realm of sexual desire. These can include materialistic lusts for money, power, or possessions, as well as intensely longing for certain experiences, such as thrill-seeking or adrenaline rushes. Lusts can be seen as powerful and relentless ambitions or urges that consume a person's thoughts and actions, often ignoring moral or ethical considerations.

    However, it should be noted that the connotations of lust are often negative, particularly when it implies excessive or uncontrolled desire devoid of emotional or loving connections. Lust is frequently contrasted with more balanced or moderate forms of desire, emphasizing the importance of a deeper emotional and spiritual connection between individuals.

Common Misspellings for LUSTS

Etymology of LUSTS

The word "lusts" derives from the Old English term "lust", which can be traced back to the Old High German word "lust", meaning "desire" or "pleasure". The Old High German term itself likely stems from the Proto-Germanic word "lustuz", also meaning "desire" or "pleasure". The etymology of "lusts" ultimately relates to the idea of intense or unrestrained desire, particularly of a sexual nature.

Similar spelling words for LUSTS

Conjugate verb Lusts

CONDITIONAL

I would lust
we would lust
you would lust
he/she/it would lust
they would lust

FUTURE

I will lust
we will lust
you will lust
he/she/it will lust
they will lust

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lusted
we will have lusted
you will have lusted
he/she/it will have lusted
they will have lusted

PAST

I lusted
we lusted
you lusted
he/she/it lusted
they lusted

PAST PERFECT

I had lusted
we had lusted
you had lusted
he/she/it had lusted
they had lusted

PRESENT

I lust
we lust
you lust
he/she/it lusts
they lust

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lusted
we have lusted
you have lusted
he/she/it has lusted
they have lusted
I am lusting
we are lusting
you are lusting
he/she/it is lusting
they are lusting
I was lusting
we were lusting
you were lusting
he/she/it was lusting
they were lusting
I will be lusting
we will be lusting
you will be lusting
he/she/it will be lusting
they will be lusting
I have been lusting
we have been lusting
you have been lusting
he/she/it has been lusting
they have been lusting
I had been lusting
we had been lusting
you had been lusting
he/she/it had been lusting
they had been lusting
I will have been lusting
we will have been lusting
you will have been lusting
he/she/it will have been lusting
they will have been lusting
I would have lusted
we would have lusted
you would have lusted
he/she/it would have lusted
they would have lusted
I would be lusting
we would be lusting
you would be lusting
he/she/it would be lusting
they would be lusting
I would have been lusting
we would have been lusting
you would have been lusting
he/she/it would have been lusting
they would have been lusting

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: