desirous

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-zahyuhr-uhs ]

Definition:

adj. having or expressing a want or wish for something

Sentence:

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

More example sentences:

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

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Synonyms:

wishful; hopeful; wanting

Antonyms:

rejecting; unhopeful

How many syllables in desirous?

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Divide desirous into syllables:

de-sir-ous

Desirous rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- cyrus
- iris
- virus
Three Syllable Rhymes
- desirous
Four Syllable Rhymes
- retrovirus 7: cytomegalovirus
Seven Syllable Rhymes
- cytomegalovirus

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