desirous
gb/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/ us/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 4300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Having a strong wish for something
Wanting something very much.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
desirous of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'desirous' with 'desirable'. 'Desirous' describes a person who wants something, while 'desirable' describes something that is wanted.
Συνώνυμα
eager (Implies enthusiasm and readiness, often with a positive tone.)
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yearning (Suggests a deep emotional longing, often for something unattainable.)
Αντώνυμα
indifferent (Lacking interest or desire towards something.)
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averse (Actively disliking or avoiding something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
desirous of power
|desirous of success
|desirous of change
|desirous of attention
Θέματα
emotions
|desire
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She was desirous of making a good impression on her first day.
- The committee is desirous of improving community relations.
- He grew increasingly desirous of recognition for his work.
- They were desirous of learning more about the proposal.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I am desirous of meeting new people.
- She is desirous of visiting new places.
- He is desirous of learning English well.
- They are desirous of winning the game.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
desirous
IPA
GB/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
US/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
de - sirous (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sirous)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: desirous
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Related words
desirability
noun C1
desirably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
undesirable
adjective B2
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