concupiscence
concupiscence
Definition
con·cu·pis·cence (kən kyo̵̅o̅p′ə səns)
noun
strong desire or appetite, esp. sexual desire; lust
Etymology: ME & OFr < LL(Ec) concupiscentia < L concupiscens, prp. of concupiscere, to desire eagerly < com-, intens. + cupiscere, to wish, desire < cupere, to desire: see Cupid
concupiscence
Synonyms
concupiscence
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- flesh: We are all easily conscious of the concupiscence of the flesh.
concupiscence Quotes
For the bewitching of naughtiness doth obscure things that are honest; and the wanderings of concupiscence doth undermine the simple mind.He being made perfect in a short time, fulfilled a long time.
Browse dictionary entries near concupiscence
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