[Y]it haue vvee one thing in our ſelues and of our ſelues, (euen originall ſinne, concupiſcence or luſt) vvhich neuer ceaſeth too egge vs and allure vs from God, and too ſtaine vs vvith all kinde of vnclennes: […]
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Concupiscence
/kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/
Synonyms for "concupiscence" (86 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
andromaniaanimalityaphrodisiaardorbawdinessbiological urgebodily appetitecarnal desirecarnalityclitoromaniacuriositydesiderationdesiredirtinessdriveeagernesseromania
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (25)
eroticismeroticomaniaeroticomaniacerotismerotomaniafancyfantasyfleshlinessfleshly lustfuror uterinusgoatishnessgynecomaniahopehormehorninesshot bloodhot pantshysteromaniaindecencyinfantile sexuality
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Related words (43)
lewdnesslibidinousnesslibidolickerishnesslubriciousnesslubricitylustlust for learninglustfulnessmindneednymphomaniaobscenitypassionpleasurepleasure principlepolymorphous perversitypruriencepruriencyrandiness
Show 21 more words
salaciousnesssalacitysatyriasissatyrismsensualitysexinesssexual desiresexual longingsexual passionsexualitythirst for knowledgeurgeuteromaniavenereal appetitewantwantingwaywillwill and pleasurewishwish fulfillment
Noun(2 words)
physical attractionsexual desire
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: andromania, animality, aphrodisia, ardor, bawdiness.
- Sentence evidence is available for concupiscence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "concupiscence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "concupiscence"
Keep "concupiscence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "concupiscence" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "concupiscence", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "concupiscence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
1 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
for as St. Jerome observes, it is to shew that the true Christian not setting his heart upon the goods of the Earth, ought to trample under foot, all Avarice and immoderate concupiscence of corruptible riches: […]
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Poor Miss Tita's sense of her failure had produced an extraordinary alteration in her, but I had been too full of my literary concupiscence to think of that. Now I perceived it; I can scarcely tell how it startled me.
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He was torn by two intense and conflicting desires: his ardent wish to advance through his association with Mr. Browning, and his concupiscence.
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Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "concupiscence"?
Closest matches include andromania, animality, aphrodisia, ardor, bawdiness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "concupiscence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.