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lustfully

lustfully

1 6.7
In a way that shows strong desire for sex
  • adverb
  • /ˈlʌstfəlɪ/
  • NSFW
translation icon : lascivamente
  • The men embraced them lustfully, but this seduction was itself contrived.
  • lustfully eye

Examples

  • A lot of the above comments suggest that women wearing sexy costumes outside of the bedroom are inviting men to look at them lustfully.

    Blog text (25)
  • De Flores kisses Beatrice's hand, then looks up at her lustfully.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Looking at someone lustfully is a sin.

    Blog text (13)
  • Lana and Frank stare at each other lustfully, really hot now!

    Fiction book (1993)
  • And Jesus says that to look on someone lustfully is the same as committing adultery.

    Blog text (3)
  • All eyes turn lustfully to Angelique as she obligingly removes the first of her petticoats.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • They gazed at each other lustfully across the crowded room, igniting a spark between them.

  • The actor looked lustfully at his co-star, causing a stir among the audience.

  • She moved through the party, and everyone watched her lustfully, captivated by her charm.

Synonyms

seductively
vslustfully
  • NSFW
8 6.7

In a way that tries to attract someone romantically

expresses strong desire but not necessarily an attempt to attract
sensually
vslustfully
  • NSFW
3 7.2

In a way that shows strong sexual attraction or physical pleasure

centers on strong sexual desire rather than general sensual pleasure
erotically
vslustfully
  • NSFW
3 8.2

In a way that shows sexual desire for someone

is narrower, highlighting strong felt desire rather than general relation
lasciviously
vslustfully
  • Offensive
1 9.9

In a way that shows strong interest in sex and makes others uncomfortable

shows strong desire without stressing offensiveness or showiness
lecherously
vslustfully
  • Offensive
1 9.7

In a way that shows unwanted sexual interest

expresses strong desire but not necessarily offensive or excessive
salaciously
vslustfully
  • Offensive
1 9.8

In a way that shows too much interest in sexual things

is about strong sexual desire itself rather than impropriety
wantonly
vslustfully
  • Offensive
1 9.3

In a sexually unrestrained and immoral way

focuses on strong desire rather than lack of restraint or promiscuity
amorously
vslustfully
1 7.0

In a romantic or sexual way that shows attraction

is more about strong sexual desire specifically, not romantic feeling
lewdly
vslustfully
  • Offensive
1 8.5

In a sexual way that is rude or upsetting

conveys strong sexual desire without stressing indecency or obscenity
libidinously
vslustfully
  • NSFW
9.9

In a way that shows strong sexual desire

is the same idea but stated as general strong desire
libidinally
vslustfully
  • NSFW
9.9

In a sexual way that shows strong desire

focuses on strong expressed desire rather than underlying drive
pruriently
vslustfully
  • Offensive
9.9

In a way that shows too much interest in sex

means strong desire but not specifically an excessive curiosity
lubriciously
vslustfully
  • Offensive
9.9

In a way that shows sexual interest and feels rude to others

means clear sexual desire without focusing on suggestiveness
juicily
vslustfully
  • NSFW
8.4

In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction

shows inner strong desire rather than mainly attractive presentation
smuttily
vslustfully
  • Offensive
9.9

In a sexual and indecent way

means strong sexual desire but not necessarily obscene or crude

Antonyms

5 6.7

In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias

Showing no interest or care

How Lustful

lecherously
  • Offensive
1 9.7
lustfully
  • NSFW
1 6.7
suggestively
  • Offensive
3 7.4
chastely
1 8.0

Surface Forms

lustfully positive

Morphology

lustfully = lustful (transparent) = lust + ful + ly

The adjective 'lustful' ('lust' + '-ful') is a clear base and the adverbial '-ly' straightforwardly forms the adverb.

Etymology

Lustfully comes from the root lust, an old English and German word meaning 'desire' or 'pleasure'. So to act lustfully is to show strong sexual desire.