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Concupiscent vs Lusty - What's the difference?

concupiscent | lusty |

As adjectives the difference between concupiscent and lusty

is that concupiscent is amorous, lustful; feeling sexy while lusty is strong, healthy and vigorous.

concupiscent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Amorous, lustful; feeling sexy.
  • * 1894 —
    • Is not such an one likely to seat the concupiscent and covetous element on the vacant throne and to suffer it to play the great king within him, girt with tiara and chain and scimitar?
  • * 1922 —
    • Call the roller of big cigars, / The muscular one, and bid him whip / In kitchen cups concupiscent curds.

    Related terms

    * concupiscence * concupiscently * concupiscible

    lusty

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Strong, healthy and vigorous.
  • hearty and enthusiastic.
  • (informal, proscribed) Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations.

    • Derived terms

    * lustily * lustiness

    See also

    * lustful