DESIROUS

desirous, wishful

(adjective) having or expressing desire for something; “desirous of high office”; “desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

desirous (comparative more desirous, superlative most desirous)

Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain

Synonyms: solicitous, covetous

Anagrams

• eurosids, siderous

Source: Wiktionary


De*sir"ous, a. Etym: [F. désireux, OF. desiros, fr. desir. See Desire, n.]

Definition: Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous. Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him. John xvi. 19. Be not desirous of his dainties. Prov. xxiii. 3.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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