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 Definitions of desirous  [ɪˈzaɪər əs]  

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Definition of 'desirous' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) desirous
having or characterized by desire; desiring:
desirous of fame and fortune.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; ME < OF desireus. See desire , -ous)

Definition of 'desirous' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) desirous, wishful
having or expressing desire for something
"desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
Definition of 'desirous' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) desirous
feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous

'desirous' - Nearby Entries  

desire  desire to know  desired  desirous  desist  desk-bound  deskbound  



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