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desirous

UK
/dɪˈzaɪərəs/
US
/dɪˈzaɪərəs/

Translations

desirousadjective
more desirous
Comp.
most desirous
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzaɪərəs/
US
/dɪˈzaɪərəs/
désireuxS'emploie surtout avec la préposition « de » ; registre courant.
She was desirous of a new adventure after years of routine.
Elle était désireuse d'une nouvelle aventure après des années de routine.
Additional translations
avidePlus littéraire ou soutenu ; exprime un désir vif ou une forte envie de faire quelque chose.
Synonyms
covetous
yearning
longing
wishing
wanting
greedy
hungry
eager
Antonyms
indifferent
uninterested

Definitions

desirousadjective
Having a strong wish or longing for something.
She was desirous of a new adventure after years of routine.
Eager or keen to do something; wishing strongly
The committee was desirous to maintain transparency in its dealings.
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