Meaning of desirous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˈzaɪrəs/

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1. 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