desirous
/di'zaiərəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or expressing a strong wish or longing for something: The word "desirous" describes a state of wanting something very much, often with a sense of eagerness or yearning.
- Characterized by desire: It indicates that a person or entity is filled with or motivated by a specific want or aspiration.
Usage
- "Desirous" is a formal adjective. It is typically followed by the preposition "of" when connecting to the object of desire (e.g., desirous something). It can also be followed by a "to"-infinitive clause (e.g., desirous something).
- It is used to describe a person's or group's conscious and often ardent wish.
Examples
- The young artist was desirous of recognition from the established gallery.
- She was desirous to learn more about the ancient culture.
- The company is desirous of expanding its operations into new markets.
- He was desirous of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Advanced Usage
- "To be desirous that...": This construction introduces a clause expressing the desired situation or outcome.
- The board was desirous that the merger be completed by the end of the quarter.
- Used in formal, legal, or literary contexts to convey a strong, sometimes polite, want.
Variants and Related Words
- Desire (n/v): The noun and verb forms from which "desirous" is derived.
- Noun: His greatest desire was to travel the world.
- Verb: She desired a change in her career.
- Desirable (adj): Worth having or seeking; pleasing. (Note: This describes the of desire, not the person feeling it).
- A desirable neighborhood with good schools.
Synonyms
- Eager: Marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire.
- Keen: Intensely enthusiastic or desirous.
- Longing: Having a persistent, often wistful desire.
- Yearning: Involving deep, sometimes melancholic, desire.
Antonyms
- Averse: Having a strong dislike or opposition.
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or concern.
- Reluctant: Unwilling or hesitant.
Related Phrases
- Desirous of change: Eager for or wanting change.
- The population was desirous of change after years of economic stagnation.
- Desirous to please: Eager to make someone happy or satisfied.
- The new intern was desirous to please her supervisors.
Adjective
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having or expressing desire for something
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desirous of high office
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desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem
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