desirous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having or expressing desire for something
    wishful.
    • desirous of high office
    • desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem

WordNet

De*sir"ous adjective
Etymology
F. désireux, OF. desiros, fr. desir. See Desire, n.
Definitions
  1. Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous.
    Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him. John xvi. 19.
    Be not desirous of his dainties. Prov. xxiii. 3.

Webster 1913