Concupiscence
/kənˈkjuːpɪsns/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Word
Used more in literature than in everyday conversation, often found in classical texts. 
The novel explored the character's concupiscence as a theme driving the plot.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Tone
It has an old-fashioned tone and is not commonly used in modern speech or writing. 
The poet's verses were filled with expressions of concupiscence.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Sexual
While often used for sexual desire, it can refer to a strong longing for other things. 
Her concupiscence for knowledge led her to the library's ancient texts.