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How to pronounce desirous in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms wishful
Derivation desire


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

Examples of desirous

desirous
He fills a void for those desirous of a patriarch and that's fine-up to a point.
From the forbes.com
Desirous cavities have a tendency to fill themselves with one thing or another.
From the guardian.co.uk
I suggest a nice drive down I5 from SF to LA to make somebody desirous of HSR.
From the economist.com
Among the foreigners more desirous of holding our bonds are various central banks.
From the smh.com.au
A doctor especially desirous of sharpish cures would be advised to avoid psychiatry.
From the guardian.co.uk
The audience is NOT the merely ignorant, it is people desirous of education.
From the guardian.co.uk
It will only encourage wanton destruction by those desirous of sensitive information.
From the en.wikipedia.org
God is love this is true and He is desirous for all to come and worship.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
He's not all that athletic, but is strong and nasty, two desirous traits in an O-lineman.
From the sacbee.com
More examples
  • Having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"
  • Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous
  • Having a longing or desire.