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desirous
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desirous
(adjective)
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desirous
/dɪ
ˈ
zaɪrəs/
adjective
desirous
/dɪ
ˈ
zaɪrəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of DESIROUS
not used before a noun
[
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]
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