desirous

/di'zaiərəs/

Thân thiện

She is desirous of a glass of cool water on a hot day.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or expressing desire for something
   • desirous of high office
   • desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wishful