-ī(ə)rəs adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French desireus, desirous, from desir + -eus, -ous, -ous
1.
a. : impelled or governed by desire : eagerly wishing : solicitous
the committee is desirous you should select a suitable speaker
desirous of many things
desirous to ask his help
b. : eager to obtain : covetous
2. obsolete : expressive of desire
3. obsolete : eager and spirited especially in combat
4. archaic : desirable , delectable
• de·sir·ous·ly adverb
• de·sir·ous·ness noun -es