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desirous

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de⋅sir⋅ous

  [di-zahyuhr-uhs]
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–adjective
having or characterized by desire; desiring: desirous of high political office.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME < OF desireus. See desire, -ous

Related forms:
de⋅sir⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
de⋅sir⋅ous⋅ness, noun
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de·sir·ous   (dĭ-zīr'əs)   
adj.  Having or expressing desire; desiring: Both sides were desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem.
de·sir'ous·ly adv., de·sir'ous·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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