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desirous
[/dɪˈzaɪrəs/]
adjective
desejoso
1.
having or expressing a strong wish or desire for something
She was desirous of achieving her goals.
Ela era desejosa de alcançar seus objetivos.
2.
eager or keen to obtain or do something
He was desirous to learn more about the subject.
Ele era desejoso de aprender mais sobre o assunto.
Synonyms
eager
keen
wishful
avid
yearning
craving
longing
Antonyms
averse
reluctant
unwilling
disinterested
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desejoso
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
ávido
Used when emphasizing eagerness or keenness
Portugal
desejoso
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
anelante
More literary or formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
desirous of attention
desirous of knowledge
desirous to please
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