lust

Lust is a strong craving for sex. It also can mean a hunger for anything, like lust for power.

While lust isn't a dirty word, it is a strong word. You don't have lust for something you don't really care
about. Lust is a strong, powerful desire, whether it's a noun or verb: you lust for things you deeply crave.
Someone greedy lusts for money. Someone gluttonous lusts for food. The most basic meaning of lust is
an unquenchable desire for sex, but people lust for all sorts of things.

verb. Lust means feeling a strong desire for someone or something, especially of a sexual nature. An
example of lust is what you might feel when you see a really attractive person of the opposite sex. An
example of lust is when you feel a very strong desire to buy a sleek new car.