desirous in English
the pope was desirous of peace in Europe
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- wishful
Use "desirous" in a sentence
1. Strongly desirous; eager: Athirst for freedom
2. Immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy.
3. What does Athirst mean? Strongly desirous; eager
4. He became restless and desirous of change.
5. 3 The duke is desirous of meeting you.
6. 12 He is desirous of her hand in marriage.
7. 8 Margotte swept on, enormously desirous of doing good.
8. Desirous: 1 adj having or expressing desire for something “ desirous of high office” “ desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem” Synonyms: wishful appetent marked by eager desire athirst , hungry , thirsty (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous avid , devouring , esurient , greedy (often followed by `for') Ardently or
9. 10 The duke is desirous of meeting you.
10. 17 Immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy.
11. 16 Everybody is desirous of success [ to succeed ].
12. 4 He became restless and desirous of change.
13. 1 He is desirous of her hand in marriage.
14. 15 He was desirous of running no risk whatever.
15. 14 Sam: Why are you desirous to get this position?
16. 11 I'm desirous of establishing regular business relations with you.
17. 12 Why are you desirous of leaving your present job?
18. 9 I fancy Clodius is desirous to be your successor.
19. 13 The desirous Carrie was whispered to concerning her possibilities.
20. 10 Why are you desirous of leaving your present employer?
21. Greatly desirous; eager: "I am not Ambitious of ridicule"
22. 5 At that point Franco was desirous of prolonging the war.
23. 23 He is strongly desirous that you should attend the meeting.
24. 25 We are desirous of extending our connections in your country.
25. 7 The assembly, desirous to be persuaded,[www.Sentencedict.com] accepted this argument.
26. If so, you are desirous of a very fine work indeed!
27. 18 The president is strongly desirous that you should attend the meeting.
28. 21 Whatever Marianne was desirous of, her mother would be eager to promote.
29. 28 There was a picture in her mind of short desirous legs and sunburnt heels.
30. Synonyms for Athirst include eager, enthusiastic, keen, excited, desirous, enthused, avid, ardent, raring and impatient
31. 30 The troop wished to make an end of it, insurrection was desirous of fighting.
32. The amendment will benefit lessees desirous of transferring the captive leases not granted through auction.
33. 26 We are desirous of entering into ( to enter into ) direct business relations with you.
34. The President is strongly desirous that you should be in charge of the hydraulid project.
35. 6 The enemy is so desirous of peace that he will agree to any terms.
36. 24 The woman seemed desirous, Yet reluctant, to speak, and answered in low, mysterious tone.
37. 20 She had come, desirous to know the extent of Mary's grief for Mr. Carson.
38. Romeo , having this encouragement, would fain have spoken, but he was desirous of hearing more.
39. “The lazy one is showing himself desirous,” says a Bible proverb, “but his soul has nothing.”
40. (usually followed by 'for') extremely desirous Familiarity information: Athirst used as an adjective is very rare.
41. 29 Romeo , having this encouragement, would fain have spoken, but he was desirous of hearing more.
42. 2 The President is strongly desirous that you should be in charge of the hydraulid project.
43. 27 He possesses a good education and reading; he speaks well, and seems desirous of improving himself in Oratory.
44. He possesses a good education and reading; he speaks well, and seems desirous of improving himself in Oratory.
45. Ambitious definition, having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: Ambitious students
46. And these, after making an examination, were desirous of releasing me, as there was no cause for death in me.
47. 17 And it came to pass that after Alma had taught the people many things, and had made an end of speaking to them, that king Limhi was desirous that he might be baptized; and all his people were desirous that they might be baptized also.
48. Because they allowed their hearts to become ‘desirous of injurious things’ —whether the idolatry or the licentious practices that accompanied it.
49. As a adjective Ambitious is possessing, or controlled by ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction.
50. 4 Now it came to pass that the Nephites were desirous to obtain those who had been carried away captive into the wilderness.