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DESIROUS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word desirous. (exact relations)
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

Alternatives for EAGER

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