Grade 8
(de-sir-ous) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. having or expressing a want or wish for something

Example Sentence

Both sides were desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem.

Synonyms

wishful; hopeful; wanting

Antonyms

rejecting; unhopeful

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Rhymes

  • cyrus
  • iris
  • virus

  • desirous

  • retrovirus 7: cytomegalovirus

  • cytomegalovirus