DESIROUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

desirously (comparative more desirously, superlative most desirously)

With desire; eagerly

Source: Wiktionary


De*sir"ous*ly, adv.

Definition: With desire; eagerly.

DESIROUS

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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