Desirous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /di-ˈzī(-ə)r-əs/ de·sir·ous

Meaning & Definition of Desirous

Desirous (adjective)

  1. impelled or governed by desire

Desirous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing urgent desire or interest

    "management is very desirous of finishing the project on time and within budget"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Desirous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Desirous:

Slang: geeked, stoked
Informal: bonkers
agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, crazy, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Desirous

Words with the opposite meaning of Desirous:

apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Related Words for Desirous

engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing

Near Antonyms of Desirous

casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Word Forms of Desirous

Derived words: desirously (adverb), desirousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Desirous

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Desirous

What does "Desirous" mean?

"Desirous" means impelled or governed by desire. As an adjective, it is defined as: impelled or governed by desire.

What is another word for "Desirous"?

Other words for "Desirous" include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers and crazy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Desirous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Desirous"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Desirous". Common alternatives include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers, crazy, eager and enthused.

What is the opposite of "Desirous"?

Antonyms of "Desirous" include apathetic, indifferent, uneager and unenthusiastic. Near antonyms include casual, incurious, insouciant and nonchalant.

How do you use "Desirous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Desirous" in a sentence: "management is very desirous of finishing the project on time and within budget".

Is "Desirous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Desirous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Desirous"?

"Desirous" is pronounced /di-ˈzī(-ə)r-əs/ and divided into syllables as de·sir·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Desirous"?

First known use: 14th century.