desirous
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| —adj (usually postpositive | |
| having or expressing desire (for); having a wish or longing (for) | |
| de'sirously | |
| —adv | |
| de'sirousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
desirous
c.1300, from Anglo-Fr. desirous, O.Fr. desireus (Mod.Fr. désireux), from L.L. desiderosus, from stem of desiderare (see desire).
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Example sentences
Many of the grown people are desirous of learning to read.
The program is open to individuals who are unemployed or employed and desirous of upgrading their level of employment.
Some, when they take revenge, are desirous the party should know whence it cometh.
Whoso is desirous of beating a dog will readily find a stick.
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