lust

/ˈləst/

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German lust pleasure and perhaps to Latin lascivus wanton

noun

  1. usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness

  2. an intense longing : craving

  3. enthusiasm, eagerness

He was motivated more by lust than by love.

verb

  1. to have an intense desire or need : crave; specifically : to have a sexual urge

noun phrase

  1. a strong desire to live a full and rich life