de·sir·ous 
/dɪˈzaɪrəs/ adjective
not used before a noun /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ adjective [more desirous; most desirous] somewhat formal : wanting or wishing for something very much : feeling desire for something — usually + of ▪ parents desirous of a better way to educate their children [=parents who want a better way to educate their children] ▪ consumers desirous of saving money [=consumers who want to save money]
