desirous

[ dih-zahyuh r-uh s ]
/ dɪˈzaɪər əs /
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adjective

having or characterized by desire; desiring: desirous of high political office.

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Origin of desirous

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English word from Old French word desireus. See desire, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM desirous

Words nearby desirous

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Words related to desirous

wishful, acquisitive, ambitious, amorous, anxious, avid, covetous, craving, desiring, eager, enthusiastic, grasping, greedy, hot, itchy, keen, longing, lustful, passionate, ready

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British Dictionary definitions for desirous

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, noun
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