concupiscent

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective vigorously passionate

Etymology

From Latin concupiscens (stem concupiscent-), present participle of concupīscō (“long for, covet”), inchoative of concupiō (“long for”), from con- + cupiō (“desire, wish for”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

lustful, lusty

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