desirous
gb/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/ us/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
B2
Inglés
~ 4300
szeretne, kíván, vágyik
B2
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'desirous' with 'desirable'. 'Desirous' describes a person who wants something, while 'desirable' describes something that is wanted.
Significado
Having a strong wish for something
Colocaciones
desirous of power
|desirous of success
|desirous of change
|desirous of attention
Sinónimos
eager (Implies enthusiasm and readiness, often with a positive tone.)
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yearning (Suggests a deep emotional longing, often for something unattainable.)
Antónimos
indifferent (Lacking interest or desire towards something.)
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averse (Actively disliking or avoiding something.)
Temas
emotions
|desire
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Wanting something very much.
Feeling or showing a strong wish to have or do something.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
desirous
AFI
GB/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
US/dɪzˈaɪɹəs/
Sílabas y acento
de - sirous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sirous)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: desirous
Familia de palabras
Related words
desirability
noun C1
desirably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
undesirable
adjective B2
Expresiones
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