desirous
pronunciation
How to pronounce desirous in British English:
UK [dɪˈzaɪərəs]
How to pronounce desirous in American English:
US [dɪˈzaɪərəs]
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- Adjective:
- having or expressing desire for something
Word Origin
- desirous (adj.)
- c. 1300, from Anglo-French desirous, Old French desirros (11c., Modern French désireux), from Vulgar Latin *desiderosus, from stem of Latin desiderare (see desire (v.)).
Example
- 1. I 'm desirous to express myself in native english .
- 2. I 'm desirous of establishing regular business relations with you .
- 3. I fancy clodius is desirous to be your successor .
- 4. A friend of mine is desirous of seeing your house .
- 5. My reason for leaving my present employment is those I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading .