desired

[dih-zahyuhrd]

adjective

1. yearned or wished for; coveted.

2. deemed correct or proper; selected; required.

   The chef added stock until the sauce reached the desired consistency.

Other Word Forms

• undesired adjective
• well-desired adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of desired¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; desire, -ed ²

Example Sentences

"Soon the football kit became every kid's desired Christmas and birthday gift," said Moor.

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“Fortunately, we’ve already begun to see early signs of these incentives having their desired effect,” he said.

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Bondi probably wowed him with her snotty tone and histrionics, even as her wit left much to be desired.

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“This figure isn’t set in stone, it’s a guideline. Your actual needs could be higher or lower depending on where you plan to live, healthcare costs and your desired standard of living.”

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"And all of those things are critical for creating shapes that can perform desired applications."

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