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desirous

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Desirous (adj) means (formal) Wanting something very much.

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(formal) Wanting something very much.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

It came into English from Middle English, which took it from Old French desirrous, formed from desirrer and -ous.

Synonyms

wishful covetous solicitous

Antonyms

undesirous

Related words

jealous eager thoughtful greedy aspiring meticulous grasping envious

Rhymes for desirous

yous nous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous unctuous tortuous spurious infamous

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of desirous?

"desirous" (adj) means (formal) Wanting something very much.

What is another word for desirous?

Other words for "desirous" include covetous, solicitous, wishful.

What is the opposite of desirous?

The opposite of "desirous" is undesirous.

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