concupiscible

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Definition of concupiscible in English English dictionary

Greatly to be desired or lusted after; exciting concupiscence

for never did thy eyes behold, or thy concupiscence covet, anything in this world more concupiscible than Widow Wadman.

Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire

are commonly reduced into two inclinations, irascible and concupiscible.

{a} impressing desire, very desirable

Exciting to, or liable to be affected by, concupiscence; provoking lustful desires

Pertaining to concupiscence or lust

Exciting desire, good or evil

Hyphenation

con·cu·pis·ci·ble

Etymology

() From Middle French concupiscible, from Latin concupiscibilis.