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CONCUPISCENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does concupiscent mean?
• CONCUPISCENT (adjective)
The adjective CONCUPISCENT has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: CONCUPISCENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Vigorously passionate
Synonyms:
Similar:
passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)
Derivation:
concupiscence (a desire for sexual intimacy)
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