desirous

CEFRB2

/dəˈzæɹəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Wanting something strongly.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain.

Examples

  • She was desirous of her son's success.

  • He is desirous of going abroad.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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