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Webster 1913 Edition


Concupiscible

Con-cuˊpis-ci-ble

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
concupiscible
.]
1.
Exciting to, or liable to be affected by, concupiscence; provoking lustful desires.
Shak.
2.
Exciting desire, good or evil.
The schools reduce all the passions to these two heads, the
concupiscible
and irascible appetite.
South.

Webster 1828 Edition


Concupiscible

CONCUPISCIBLE

,
Adj.
Exciting or impelling to the enjoyment of carnal pleasure; inclining to the attainment of pleasure or good; as concupiscible appetite.

Definition 2024


concupiscible

concupiscible

English

Adjective

concupiscible (comparative more concupiscible, superlative most concupiscible)

  1. (obsolete) Greatly to be desired or lusted after; exciting concupiscence.
    • 1762, Laurence Sterne, Tristram Shandy, vol. V:
      for never did thy eyes behold, or thy concupiscence covet, anything in this world more concupiscible than Widow Wadman.
  2. Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire.