adjective
- having or characterized by strong sexual desire; lustful
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The novel portrayed the character as a concupiscent nobleman who pursued every woman at court.
- His concupiscent nature was evident in his inappropriate behavior toward his colleagues.
- The priest warned against concupiscent thoughts that could lead one astray from virtue.
- Medieval texts often described the struggle between spiritual devotion and concupiscent desires.
- The painting depicted mythological figures in concupiscent poses that scandalized Victorian viewers.
- She rejected his concupiscent advances with dignity and firmness.