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Meanings of desirous in inglês

Having or expressing desire for something.

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Examples for "wishful"
Examples for "wishful"
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However, I fear this might simply be a case of wishful thinking.
The Guardian
2
Of course its answer is simplistically correct, but unfortunately is wishful thinking.
The Irish Times
3
Either that, or a dangerous case of British hubris and wishful thinking.
Reuters
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Although that may be wishful thinking, a few factors support the idea.
Reuters
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It wasn't wishful thinking, or magic, but a simple law of nature.
Second glance
Usage of desirous in inglês
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The youth seemed studiously desirous of changing the direction of the dialogue.
Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia
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Beware Christian, take heed Christian; the devil is desirous to have thee.
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02
3
Louise, without being in the least desirous of emulating her housewifely virtues.
The Four Canadian Highwaymen; Or, The Robbers of Markham Swamp
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He was desirous of destroying the bridges, but the city opposed it.
Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 18...
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He professed himself desirous to promote the designs of the English court.
The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
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Never have I been so desirous to work well in my life.
The Secret Places of the Heart
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And now I am desirous of repairing to the city of Dwaravati.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 / Books 13...
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Give me your consent; I am very, very desirous of visiting Poland.
Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
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He is desirous of purchasing some Leicestershires for his estate in Burgundy.
Vivian Grey
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No one who is desirous of pleasing in society should neglect them.
Manners and Social Usages
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Her eyes were desirous, and she called to him in low tones.
Against the Grain
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Every one was desirous to get a view of the new place.
Two Years Before the Mast
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He is very desirous that I should be present on the occasion.
Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6
14
Every legislator feels desirous of leaving his impress on the statute book.
Mrs. Whittelsey's Magazine for Mothers and Daughters, Volume 3
15
Mr. Arnold was desirous of hearing how the lecturer held his audiences.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
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We are equally desirous to extend the protection now enjoyed by writers.
Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4
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