desirous

[ dih-zahyuhr-uhs ]

/ 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

de·sir·ous·ly, adverbde·sir·ous·ness, nounnon·de·sir·ous, adjectiveo·ver·de·sir·ous, adjective

o·ver·de·sir·ous·ly, adverbo·ver·de·sir·ous·ness, nounpre·de·sir·ous, adjectivepre·de·sir·ous·ly, adverbsu·per·de·sir·ous, adjectivesu·per·de·sir·ous·ly, adverbun·de·sir·ous, adjectiveun·de·sir·ous·ly, adverb

Words nearby desirous

desipramine, desirable, desire, desired, Desire Under the Elms, desirous, desist, desistance, desk, deskbound, desk calendar

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How to use desirous in a sentence

Depictions in media trivialising desirous or sexually active older women, or women who seek sex outside of loving and steady relationships as abnormal, contribute to negative stereotypes and to judgemental attitudes about older sexuality.
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As consumers become more desirous of sustainability, responsible shopping, green travel and plant-based food alternatives “will likely contribute to a surge in companies in this space,” said Sofia Dolfe of Index Ventures.
8 investors discuss Stockholm’s maturing startup ecosystem|Mike Butcher|February 19, 2021|TechCrunch
That’s disturbing in various ways because it means that you are almost desirous of infection within those groups.
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She is equally desirous of Levine, as animalistic and eager to consume him while sticky with sanguine fluid.
Sex, Blood and Maroon 5: Pop Culture’s Wounds Run Deep|Lizzie Crocker|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Sam is neither desirous of the attention nor does he want his story to be different from his fellow draftees.
Which Team Will Make History With Michael Sam Tonight?|Robert Silverman|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
More painful is that a wide swath of the haredi population is ready and desirous for a more complete life.
Voting For Yair Lapid, Israel’s Maimonides|Rabbi Daniel Landes|February 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Her prior experience as a Wall Street whistle-blower had not left her desirous of more tumultuous press attention.
Noreen Harrington: The Mets’ Madoff Whistle-Blower|Michael Daly|March 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
This makes you, at turns, desirous of luxury and monkish asceticism, as you strike a balance between the two.
The Stars Predict Your Week|Starsky + Cox|October 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
It is ill-bred, and looks as if you were unaccustomed to such pleasures, and so desirous to prolong each one.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
None of them are desirous of continuing after death the part which they have, perhaps, so frequently commenced in this life.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
Flora had been long desirous to effect a regular call at Abbotstoke, and it was just now that she succeeded.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge
Every wise and honest man is desirous to soothe the angry passions of our neighbours.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
They mean to visit Bath again this spring, and I am very desirous that you should be better acquainted with her.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon

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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