DESIROUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word desirous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESIROUS
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eager | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy noun • a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) | ||||||||
hungry | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food adjective satellite • (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | ||||||||
keen | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a funeral lament sung with loud wailing adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • intense or sharp • excellent • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp cutting edge or point verb • express grief verbally | ||||||||
thirsty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling a need or desire to drink adjective satellite • needing moisture • (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous • able to take in large quantities of moisture | ||||||||
willing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • disposed or inclined toward noun • the act of making a choice adjective satellite • not brought about by coercion or force | ||||||||
covetous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages • immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth | ||||||||
solicitous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • full of anxiety and concern • showing hovering attentiveness | ||||||||
wishful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or expressing desire for something adjective satellite • desiring or striving for recognition or advancement |