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Meaning of desirous in English
Pronunciation
/dəˈzaɪrəs/
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Qualitative Adjective
desirous
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French desireus, based on Latin desiderare‘to desire’ (see desiderate)
Definitions
1.
having or expressing desire for something
Examples
« desirous of high office »
« desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem »
Synonyms
appetent
athirst(p)
hungry(p)
thirsty(p)
avid
devouring(a)
esurient
greedy
covetous
envious
jealous
Antonyms
undesirous
undesiring