desirous

[De*sir·ous]

To be desirous of something is to want it. It's like being wishful. We’re all desirous of a safe place to sleep, food, and perhaps a little bowl of candy.

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Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.

Adjective
having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"


n.
Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.


Desirous

De*sir"ous , a. [F. d'82sireux, OF. desiros, fr. desir. See Desire, n.] Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.
Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him.
Be not desirous of his dainties.

Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.

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Usage Examples

Your Majesty, I took the liberty because I was so desirous of visiting alone with you for a few minutes before the rest of the other peasants arrived.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

You will certainly not doubt the necessity of studying astronomy and physics, if you are desirous of comprehending the relation between the world and Providence as it is in reality, and not according to imagination.

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