lust after
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To have strong sexual feelings or desires for someone with whom the individual is not in a relationship with.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He was lusting after the woman in the tight leather miniskirt.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To have a strong desire for something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lust after” mean?
To have strong sexual feelings or desires for someone with whom the individual is not in a relationship with.
Is “lust after” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.