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Meanings of
desirous
in English
Having or expressing desire for something.
wishful
undesirous
Related terms
hungry
jealous
thirsty
greedy
envious
devouring
avid
covetous
athirst
esurient
Usage of
desirous
in English
1
The youth seemed studiously
desirous
of changing the direction of the dialogue.
2
Beware Christian, take heed Christian; the devil is
desirous
to have thee.
3
Louise, without being in the least
desirous
of emulating her housewifely virtues.
4
He was
desirous
of destroying the bridges, but the city opposed it.
5
He professed himself
desirous
to promote the designs of the English court.
6
Never have I been so
desirous
to work well in my life.
7
And now I am
desirous
of repairing to the city of Dwaravati.
8
Give me your consent; I am very, very
desirous
of visiting Poland.
9
He is
desirous
of purchasing some Leicestershires for his estate in Burgundy.
10
No one who is
desirous
of pleasing in society should neglect them.
11
Her eyes were
desirous
,
and she called to him in low tones.
12
Every one was
desirous
to get a view of the new place.
13
He is very
desirous
that I should be present on the occasion.
14
Every legislator feels
desirous
of leaving his impress on the statute book.
15
Mr. Arnold was
desirous
of hearing how the lecturer held his audiences.
16
We are equally
desirous
to extend the protection now enjoyed by writers.
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desirous
Adjective
Frequent collocations
very desirous
so desirous
seem desirous
more desirous
become desirous
More collocations
Desirous
through the time
Desirous
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare