English Explanatory Dictionary

concupiscible

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Greatly to be desired or lusted after; exciting concupiscence.
  2. Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire.
  3. Relating to the concupiscible passions.

Pronunciation

/kənˈkjuːpɪsɪbəl/

Word forms

concupiscible more concupiscible most concupiscible

Etymology

From Middle English concupiscibill, concupiscibl, concupiscible, concupyscyble, concupyssible, from Middle French concupiscible and its etymon, Latin concupīscibilis.

Antonyms

irascible

Derived words

concupiscibleness
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