Meaning of desirous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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