I remember, vaguely, a word phonetically sounding like ill-lus-tree-us meaning lust filled, to covent etc. I don't know whether I imagined this or it exists could someone help?
2006-10-22 12:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by jentennisgal 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
il·lus·tri·ous (-lstr-s) KEY
ADJECTIVE:
Well known and very distinguished; eminent. See Synonyms at noted.
Obsolete Shining brightly.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin illstris, from illstrre, to give glory to, shine upon ; see illustrate
OTHER FORMS:
il·lustri·ous·ly (Adverb), il·lustri·ous·ness
illustrious
adjective
Widely known and esteemed: celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famed, famous, great, notable, noted, preeminent, prestigious, prominent, redoubtable, renowned. See knowledge, respect
Now, if you're looking for other words that mean "covet", here you go:
covet
verb
To feel envy towards or for: begrudge, envy, grudge. See desire
To have a strong longing for: ache, desire, hanker, long 2, pant, pine, want, wish, yearn. Informal: hone 2.
2006-10-22 16:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Midnight Butterfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the word you are describing sounds like illustrious, but this doesn't have anything to do with lust. Illustrious means well-known and very distinguised, or shining brightly. Perhaps you mean the word lustful?
2006-10-22 13:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by twasbrillig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the word illustrious means filled with luster.
Is that what you are looking for?
2006-10-22 14:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Walking Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you be thinking of lascivious? That's the closest I can think of. Then there's always randy, etc.
2006-10-22 18:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
illustrious...... how about lustful or lusty ????
2006-10-22 13:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by honiebyrd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋