desirous meaning

Definition of desirous

1. having or expressing desire for something
   • desirous of high office
   • desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem

   Synonyms: wishful

   Opposite: undesirous

   Similar: appetent, athirst, avid, covetous, nostalgic, homesick

   Related forms: desire

How to pronounce desirous

desirous is pronounced /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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