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No. 15,365 in Russian

похотью

"Похотью" translates to "lust" or "sexual desire" in English.

In a sentence

  • Он смотрел на картину с похотью.

    He looked at the painting with lust.

    The word 'похотью' is used in the instrumental case to denote the manner or emotional context in which the action of observing occurred—conveying a sense of sexual desire.

  • Ее речь была полна похотью.

    Her speech was filled with lust.

    Here, 'похотью' is utilized to describe the quality or characteristic of her speech, implying it was imbued with inappropriate or excessive desire.

  • Служила ему в угоду похотью.

    She served him to satisfy his lust.

    In this context, 'похотью' indicates the purpose or motive behind the action, demonstrating its relevance to fulfilling a particular craving or desire.

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