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desirous

de·si·rous

UK/dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/ US/dɪˈzaɪɹəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having or expressing desire for something

  • “desirous of high office”
  • “desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem”
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Origin

From Middle English, from Old French desirrous, from desirrer + -ous.

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