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desirous

adjective

having or expressing desire for something

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪˈzaɪəɹəs

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adjective

  1. having or expressing desire for something

    “desirous of high office”

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Example Sentences

desirous of high office
desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem

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