desirous
[ dih-zahyuhr-uhs ]
/ dɪˈzaɪər əs /
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desirous
/ (dɪˈzaɪərəs) /
adjective
(usually postpositive and foll by of) having or expressing desire (for); having a wish or longing (for)
Derived forms of desirous
desirously, adverbdesirousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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