desirous (Meaning)

Wordnet

desirous (a)

having or expressing desire for something

Webster

desirous (n.)

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

desirous Sentence Examples

  1. After years of renting, they were desirous of owning their own home.
  2. The young couple was desirous of starting a family.
  3. She looked at the dessert menu, desirous of indulging in something sweet.
  4. The students were desirous of achieving high scores on their exams.
  5. He was desirous of impressing his new boss with his dedication and hard work.
  6. The politician was desirous of winning the upcoming election.
  7. She was desirous of exploring new cultures and traveling the world.
  8. The entrepreneur was desirous of launching a successful startup.
  9. He was desirous of improving his physical fitness and started going to the gym regularly.
  10. The artist was desirous of creating a masterpiece that would leave a lasting impact on viewers.

FAQs About the word desirous

having or expressing desire for somethingFeeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.

avid, eager, enthusiastic,excited, anxious, ardent, keen, antsy, pumped, geeked

unenthusiastic, disinterested, unconcerned, apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned, apathetic, disinterested, casual,indifferent

After years of renting, they were desirous of owning their own home.

The young couple was desirous of starting a family.

She looked at the dessert menu, desirous of indulging in something sweet.

The students were desirous of achieving high scores on their exams.