desirous
gb/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/ us/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
B2
English
~ 4300
szeretne, kíván, vágyik
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
desirous of [something]
She was desirous of making a good impression on her first day.
Az első napján nagyon szeretett volna jó benyomást kelteni.
The committee is desirous of improving community relations.
A bizottság szeretné javítani a közösségi kapcsolatokat.
He grew increasingly desirous of recognition for his work.
They were desirous of learning more about the proposal.
Learner examples
I am desirous of meeting new people.
Szeretnék új embereket megismerni.
She is desirous of visiting new places.
Szeretne új helyekre ellátogatni.
He is desirous of learning English well.
They are desirous of winning the game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'desirous' with 'desirable'. 'Desirous' describes a person who wants something, while 'desirable' describes something that is wanted.
Meaning
Having a strong wish for something
Collocations
desirous of power
|desirous of success
|desirous of change
|desirous of attention
Synonyms
eager (Implies enthusiasm and readiness, often with a positive tone.)
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yearning (Suggests a deep emotional longing, often for something unattainable.)
Antonyms
indifferent (Lacking interest or desire towards something.)
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averse (Actively disliking or avoiding something.)
Themes
emotions
|desire
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Wanting something very much.
Feeling or showing a strong wish to have or do something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
desirous
IPA
GB/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
US/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
Syllables & stress
de - sirous (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sirous)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: desirous
Word family
Related words
desirability
noun C1
desirably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
undesirable
adjective B2
Expressions
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