desirous

English

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French desirrous, from desirrer + -ous.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/
  • Rhymes: -aɪəɹəs

Adjective

desirous (comparative more desirous, superlative most desirous)

  1. Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain
    Synonyms: solicitous, covetous
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Middle English

Etymology

From Old French desirrous.

Adjective

desirous

  1. desirous, experiencing desire
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