lysten

Danish

Pronunciation

• IPA: /løstən/, [ˈløsd̥ən]

Etymology 1

Derived from lyst (“desire, lust”) or maybe a conversion of lystende, the present participle of lyste (“to feel like, want, wish”).

Adjective

lysten (neuter lystent, definite and plural lystne)

1. lascivious, lustful
2. voluptuous (suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation)

Synonyms

• liderlig
• vellystig

Usage notes

A loosely related morpheme "-lysten" exists in compounds, and has the meaning "with great desire to do or achieve something", e.g. eventyrlysten (“adventurous”) and stridslysten (“eager to fight”).

Etymology 2

See lyst (“desire, lust”).

Noun

lysten c

1. singular definite of lyst